Exalted Ruler’s Message Hello Fellow Elk Members, As I write this column, it has yet to be Christmas and the Joy and Happiness is still afloat at the Lodge. People talking and smiling as they anticipate the hugs and kisses that they will receive for the gifts that they have for their loved ones. Ugly Sweaters are about with no regard for fashion. Yet all is well. People are happy and the Brotherly Love is apparent. I hope and pray that all of your Christmas Wishes came true for you and yours! Now we turn the page and a new calendar year is upon us. What are we going to do for the next 365 days? I am sure most of you have made resolutions to do something different this year. Quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more! These are the TOP 3 resolutions every year. I am certain that there are probably too many others to put in this Bulletin and not blow the mailing Budget. SO, here is my suggestion; Have you made a resolution to do more or become involved in Your Lodge? Maybe attend a few meetings, Volunteer for a function or two, OR just stop by Your Lodge to mingle with old friends and to make new ones? Whether it’s signing up for an event, a committee or becoming an officer. There are many ways to contribute depending on your availability and/or interests. We cannot fulfill our commitment to charity, justice, brotherhood and fidelity without YOU being active in Your Lodge! There are three months left in the Elk year and they are significant. January we are asked to consider how we might better serve our Lodge by being nominated for an Office. February provides us the opportunity to nominate and elect those who will over-see the operation of our Lodge. March we will install those Officers for the ensuing year. Along with choosing the leadership for our Lodge we still have much to accomplish as we bring our current year to a close. So Step Up, Volunteer and ENJOY! Fraternally, Edward G. Taddei Jr. “United in Purpose to Make a Difference” JANUARY 2020 LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler Edward Taddei 609-280-3364 Leading Knight Richard DeLuca 609-298-6716 Loyal Knight Grason Jones 609-330-1255 Lecturing Knight Jesse Smith 609-647-5974 Secretary Danny Sholes, PDD 609-870-7216 Treasurer Karl Swanson, PER 609-332-9052 Esquire Dave Wriggins, PER 609-694-2763 Chaplain William Drapczak 732-232-3231 Inner Guard Joe Ratajczak 609-658-7150 Tiler Gerry Vaughan 609-658-4875 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Five Year Karl Krueger, 609-807-1656 Four Year Kenneth Jewell, PER 609-203-7375 Three Year Carmen Adonizio, PER 609-954-7439 Two Year Jack Becker, PER 609-915-6815 One Year Tom Pitcherello 609-462-3758 Justice Mickey DeSantis, PER 609-298-9181
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Exalted Ruler’s Message
Hello Fellow Elk Members, As I write this column, it has yet to be Christmas and the Joy and Happiness is still afloat at the Lodge. People talking and smiling as they anticipate the hugs and kisses that they will receive for the gifts that they have for their loved ones. Ugly Sweaters are about with no regard for fashion. Yet all is well. People are happy and the Brotherly Love is apparent. I hope and pray that all of your Christmas Wishes came true for you and yours! Now we turn the page and a new calendar year is upon us. What are we going to do for the next 365 days? I am sure most of you have made resolutions to do something different this year. Quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more! These are the TOP 3 resolutions every year. I am certain that there are probably too many others to put in this Bulletin and not blow the mailing Budget. SO, here is my suggestion; Have you made a resolution to do more or become involved in Your Lodge? Maybe attend a few meetings, Volunteer for a function or two, OR just stop by Your Lodge to mingle with old friends and to make new ones? Whether it’s signing up for an event, a committee or becoming an officer. There are many ways to contribute depending on your availability and/or interests. We cannot fulfill our commitment to charity, justice, brotherhood and fidelity without YOU being active in Your Lodge! There are three months left in the Elk year and they are significant. January we are asked to consider how we might better serve our Lodge by being nominated for an Office. February provides us the opportunity to nominate and elect those who will over-see the operation of our Lodge. March we will install those Officers for the ensuing year. Along with choosing the leadership for our Lodge we still have much to accomplish as we bring our current year to a close. So Step Up, Volunteer and ENJOY! Fraternally, Edward G. Taddei Jr. “United in Purpose to Make a Difference”
JANUARY 2020
LODGE OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler
Edward Taddei 609-280-3364
Leading Knight Richard DeLuca 609-298-6716
Loyal Knight Grason Jones 609-330-1255
Lecturing Knight
Jesse Smith 609-647-5974
Secretary
Danny Sholes, PDD 609-870-7216
Treasurer Karl Swanson, PER 609-332-9052
Esquire Dave Wriggins, PER 609-694-2763
Chaplain William Drapczak 732-232-3231
Inner Guard Joe Ratajczak 609-658-7150
Tiler Gerry Vaughan 609-658-4875
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Five Year Karl Krueger, 609-807-1656
Four Year
Kenneth Jewell, PER 609-203-7375
Three Year Carmen Adonizio, PER 609-954-7439
Two Year
Jack Becker, PER 609-915-6815
One Year Tom Pitcherello 609-462-3758
Justice
Mickey DeSantis, PER 609-298-9181
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AUXILIARY OFFICERS
President
Rosemary Becker 609-915-6754
Vice President Charlotte Elmer 609-610-6779
Secretary Jody Turner 609-273-1425
Treasurer Mary Piccone 609-410-2298
Conductress Sharon Vossler 609-954-8337
Chaplain Faith Marsh 609-291-5611
Parliamentarian Robin Krueger 609-807-1656
Membership
Barbara Callahan DeLuca 609-298-6716
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Three Year Donna Pelehaty 609-298-0180
Two Year
Linda D’Amico 609-584-8803
One Year Nancy Debnarik 609-298-1421
Women’s Auxiliary
Hello Members, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! Let's welcome this New Year with friendly smiles on our faces. Now that the hustle and bustle is done, I trust everyone had some fun.
The PER's did another unbelievable Memorial Service to Our Absent Members. For the month of December, I want to thank the auxiliary members for their donations to the Holiday Food Baskets. Faith Marsh and her helpers did a fantastic job putting the 5 baskets together. Thank you to the members of the lodge and auxiliary for their donations and support to our Cookie Sale. Linda Nemes did an extraordinary job chairing this event. The auxiliary got together for a little Christmas dinner. Thank you, Joanne Jackman and Thelma Harvey, for doing such a wonderful job. NOMINATIONS: It's time for nominations for Auxiliary Officers. If you are interested in being an Officer or know someone who is interested, Please contact Jody Turner at 609-273-1425. My INSPIRATIONAL thought for the month: Albert Schweitzer
“Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of a person’s help– something for which you get no pay but the privilege of
doing it. For, remember, you don’t live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here, too.”
UPCOMING EVENTS: (see details on flyers in Lodge, foyer and back of bulletin) Jan 17-Nanny Dust-See Faith Marsh for tickets Jan 22-Pasta Dinner with meatball and sausage, salad and dessert, coffee, tea Jan 26-Chalk Coutre-Make and Sip; see Joanne Jackman for tickets Feb 7-Jerry Blavat-see Mary Piccone for tickets
Feb 12-on sale now raffle ticket for a DIAMOND RING. Tickets are $5. See any Auxiliary member.
The Women's Auxiliary cannot continue without dedicated officers and active members. We welcome anyone interested in joining to help us to continue our successful fundraisers.
MEETING REMINDER - Board meetings - First Wed. of the month. Please note there is no meeting Jan 1st. Next meeting January 8th. We will meet at 7pm. General meeting - Next meeting, in the Mirror Room, January 8th.
If you know of any Auxiliary member who is sick, hospitalized or has recently passed away, please notify Chaplain Faith Marsh. (609-291-5611) In Friendship Rosemary Becker President
Volunteers are not worthless, they’re PRICELESS
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Member Wellness
To Our Absent Members
It is important to us that we show respect to our Members at all times, most importantly in death. As we no longer call their names on the Roll, let us honor them one last time!
HOWARD TUCKER, MARK GUTTERSON, WALTER PODLESNY, LARRY REED
Heavenly Father, we ask that you grant these members a speedy recovery and good health. Amen PLEASE, if you know of anyone who is sick, hospitalized or has passed away, please notify me as soon as possible 732-232-3231 or 609-372-4227. William Drapczak Chaplain
Secretary Notes Just a reminder….To become a member of our great order, the person must be a citizen of the United States. They must also be a believer in God and (21) years of age. If you know of someone who would like to be reinstated back into the Elks, this is very easy to do. First, have them complete a Reinstatement form and submit it with the fee of $30. (an exception to this is during the months of December and January the reinstatement fee is only $1.00). After an interview and affirmative vote on the floor at the next general meeting and paying the prorated dues according to the Elk year, he or she will be back in the Elks. It’s that easy. Our next year dues notices will be out in about a month with payment due before April 1st. We currently pay $99.00 so please don’t get sticker shock when you get the annual dues notice for $101.00. The reason for the increase is because Grand Lodge raised the per capita insurance $2.00 per member. Our actual annual dues are only $80.00 with the additional $21.00 being added as the per capita that National and State charges and is out of our control. The way I’m going to beat the $2.00 increase is to have one less Miller Lite. Yea Right.
Don’t forget to get your applications in for our next class initiation. We want to beat the 29 member class who just joined December 2nd. We need your help to “Getter Done”. I’m still trying to locate a couple members, so if you know of someone who moved, please get me their address. Have a happy and great New Year.
Schedule for next class: Interview and Indoctrination: 7:00 pm, February 13th Voting: February 17th @ regular meeting. Initiation: March 2nd @ 7:00 pm. Meeting will follow.
Danny Sholes, PDD Lodge Secretary
Board of Director’s Update
May Almighty God grant our members the rewards of good life and offer comfort and solace to their bereaved families. Amen.
The Board of Director’s are getting prices to replace 10-12 72” round tables. Also, we are getting prices to replace the 48”x30” wood tables. The replacements will be the plastic type. The two trees on the front lawn have been trimmed. The board is developing a five-year update plan for projects that need repairs and replacements.
Tom Pitcherello Chairperson
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The House has requested the formation of a Credentials Committee to address the issue of Members and Guest. Inner Guard – Joe Ratajczak and Tiler - Gerry Vaughan have stepped up to be the Chair and Co-Chair of this Committee. If anyone is interested in becoming a member of this committee, please contact either Joe or Gerry. The committee will be responsible to help us police who is entering the lodge and who is permitted to be there. This is an extremely important committee to ensure that we are compliant with our License and Charter. Reminder: Members MUST have their membership card to enter the Club. If you do not have your card with you, you must sign the Visitor’s Book. When a guest comes in with a member they too must also sign the Visitor’s Book. Guests may stay in the Club as long as the member is present. If the member vacates the Club, the guest must also vacate the Club. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Richard DeLuca Leading Knight
Credentials
Leading Knight’s Message Wishing everyone good health and much happiness in 2020. The New Year’s Eve celebration was a huge success, thank you to all who attended. A big thank you to the Committee who fine tuned all the details – Tom and Mary Pitcherello, Dave Goebel and Peg Ravatt, Ed and Karen Taddei and Darlene DeLuca-Campbell. Happy hour prices and free hot dogs will continue on Saturdays in January during the NFL games. Happy hour prices will also continue during the Sunday football games that have been well attended by members and guests. Again, a special thank you to Barry Mollis for cooking and donating various foods every Sunday for all football watchers to feast on. Barry’s hard work is sincerely appreciated. Thank you also to all who donated foods during the month - Jack and Rosemary Becker, Pete and Linda Delucia, Tom Fratticcioli, Dave Goebel and Peg Ravatt, Rich and Sue Groth, Mary Horner, Jason Ispanky, Skip Marosovitz, Shirley Marrone, Bruce and Rhoda Smith, Jessie and Toni Smith, and Kim Witkowski. Hopefully, I did not miss anyone who donated. Thank you to my Convention Committee chaired by Pete Delucia, co-chaired by Heather Cheesman and all committee members for making sure all details for a successful convention are being worked on. Thank you to all the volunteers who work hard for the House Committee’s Sandwich Night and the Convention Committee’s Sandwich Night and everyone who donates desserts. Please support all the Committee’s sandwich nights. Thank you to the Entertainment’s successful events in December – The hamburgers on Burger Night were delicious. The Holiday Social was well attended and the food that was served throughout the evening was delicious and never ending. Members and guests also enjoyed a relaxing Karaoke Night during the hectic days between Christmas and New Years. Again, thank you to all who have participated in making my Leading Knight responsibilities much easier. Continue to monitor the TV Advertisements in the bar area for all upcoming events. Let Ken Jewell know if you need your event advertised. Hall Rentals: For use of the Hall, please contact Heather Cheesman at 609-298-7828. “This includes any and all uses of the Lodge. All Committees, Lodge Officers and Any State Officers or Representatives need to follow this protocol. No One Person is permitted to enter into a contract for the use of the Lodge or any of its facilities. All commitments need to be approved by the Governing Body of the Lodge.” Thank you for your cooperation. Richard DeLuca Leading Knight
“As Long As There Are Veterans, The Elks Will Never Forget Them”
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Membership
Welcome to our 29 new members that were initiated in December. Our delinquencies are down to 41. Take a look at the delinquent list in the game room. If you see someone on there that you know, please reach out to them. If you frequently bring in a guest, encourage them to become a member. Let them know about all we do. Feel free to bring them over to talk to me or any Officer.
If you would like to join the membership committee, let me know. I am always looking for ideas to entice new members. Remember, the stronger we get, the more we can do for our community. Pete DeLucia, PER Chairperson
Burger Night 1/3, Wing Night 1/17, Karaoke 1/11 & 1/25, Nerds 1/17 I would like to thank everyone that helped me with the Christmas Social this year. Linda and Larry Hannawacker did an over the top job with the appetizers. Heather Cheesman went above and beyond before, during and after the event. Grason Jones as usual was by my side working hard! Never lets me down. Pete and Linda always jumping in on their own without being asked! Ken hung all the lights for me with one arm!! Haha. My husband and my kids were also part of the night making it a success. I appreciate all the help I get throughout the year. Without the help of these people I would never succeed. Thank you all! Entertainment Committee is looking for volunteers to help. Contact Melissa at 609-209-7232. Melissa Sprague Chairperson
PER Association
Our Memorial Service on December 1st was a great success. Thanks to Herb Fues for getting it together, and to all the PER's and Officers who participated. Those in attendance were very appreciative.
Our next meeting will be on January 22nd. This will also be our caucus. Any Officer planning on moving up and any-one wanting to run for an Office, or interested in becoming an Officer are encouraged to attend. We will try to start at 7:15. Our next sandwich night will be January 29th.
Pete DeLucia, PER Chairperson
Convention 2020 The applications for the Wildwood Convention have been mailed out. Please get them back to Donna Papp as soon as possible. The deadline to reserve your same room is February 1st and members must be paid in full by that day to be eligible for the free package drawing. Hopefully everyone enjoyed our last sandwich night featuring Jason's open face chicken pot pie. Our next one will be January 15th and we will once again feature Jason's open face chicken pot pie. Thank you to everyone who comes out to support us, and to the entire committee for all your help.
Mark your calendar, Superbowl Bingo will be on Sunday February 2nd. The committee is currently selling raffle tickets for $10 which will be pulled on Suberbowl Sunday. The winner will receive $1000. See any committee person. Our next steak dinner will be on February 21st, tickets are on sale now You can see Melissa Sprague for tickets. Our next meeting will be on January 9th. We are always looking for help and ideas to make the convention better.
Pete DeLucia, PER Heather Cheesman, PER Chairperson Co-Chairperson
Entertainment
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Youth Activities
Charity — Justice — Brotherly Love — Fidelity
Special Children’s Committee
Thank you to all who volunteer their time for our area youth and made my first year as chairperson a mem-orable one. Wishing all of you peace and happiness in 2020. Jonathan Flynn Chairperson
Happy New Year! Our Sunday Breakfast is set for January 18th. The Breakfast is now $10. See you all there. Elks Camp Moore applications are out for the 2020 season. Please contact me for applications at 609-731-8616 or [email protected]. P.S. SCC needs your help. We have been very successful in raising money for activities for kids, I thank you all for your help. We are running out of kids. We need kids to enjoy our bowling events, our baseball games, and going to Camp Moore. If anyone knows of special children in our area who would like this, please send them our way.
Kyle Wisn Chairperson
Lodge Activities
Army of Hope
The State Army of Hope Committee continues to remember/assist the families of our New Jersey fallen heroes, the severely wounded soldiers, severe post-traumatic stress disorder and their families. Hank Elmer, PDD Chairperson
The meetings resume in January with the next one scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2020 at New Egypt Lodge #2457. Repast will start at 7:15 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 8 p.m. The monthly meetings are usually held on the fourth Friday of each month, as scheduled and the location
is rotated throughout the district lodges.
The district encourages all Exalted Rulers, Leading Knights, and any officers to attend and participate. The meetings are very informative and usually review Protocol, the Statutes and have training sessions. All are welcome! Hank Elmer, PDD Chairperson
“As Long As There Are Veterans, The Elks Will Never Forget Them”
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Motorcycle Committee
Veterans/Americanism
HAPPY NEW YEAR
THERE IS A DIFFERENCE
ARMED FORCES DAY – 2ND
Saturday in May For those who currently wear the uniform. VETERAN’S DAY – November 11
th For those who used to wear the uniform.
MEMORIAL DAY – The last Monday in May For those who never made it out of the uniform.
AND THEY ALL MADE THE DIFFERENCE!
"MAKE THIS YOUR YEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" Ongoing projects: Collecting sample size toiletries, books, batteries, CD’s, DVD’s for Vineland and the troops. Thanks to all for your support. We could not do what we do without your help. Thanks to all who support our 1st Wednesday of the month dinners and thanks to all faithful bingo players who support our bingo ticket sales. We could not do what we do without your support. *We meet the third Wednesday at 7:15 if you would like to join us. Jim & Sharon Sharpe Chairpersons [email protected] Support our troops, Remember our veterans, Pray for them always. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Scholarship 2020 As of January 6, scholarship applications will be available at the Lodge, can be downloaded off the Lodge website or picked up at the guidance offices of the local high schools. Deadline for submission is April 1. Applications can be submitted at the Lodge or at the guidance offices. For information email Tony DiLemme, [email protected] or call 609-280-1320. The objective of the scholarship committee is to reward graduating seniors of the Bordentown, Florence and Northern Burlington school districts and/or graduating seniors who are either children or grandchildren of current BPOE Lodge 2085 members. First year college students who are children or grandchildren of a Bordentown Elks member and who have not previously received a scholarship from the Lodge may also apply. The goal is to recognize and subsidize students wishing to continue their education either scholastically or vocationally. Criteria to qualify for this scholarship are excellence in academics and/or involvement with community service in and outside of the Bordentown Lodge Tony DiLemme Chairperson
We hope everyone had a great holiday. We do continue to visit Lodges around the nation.
We attended a Toys for Tots run with fellow Lodges the first weekend in December. We visited the Marlton Elks. The raffle for the 75-inch Samsung smart TV is on January 5, 2020.
Thank you, all members who continue to help, make our committee a success. The MC Committee would like to thank all fellow Elks for their continuous support. Without you, our committee could not continue to support all the Charities. Jack Becker, Jr. Chairperson
January 1, 2020 NO SANDWICH NIGHT January 8, 2020 House - Cheesesteak Sandwich or Pork Roll, Fries and Dessert January 15, 2020 Convention - Open Face Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuit, Salad January 22, 2020 Auxiliary- Pasta with Meatball and Sausage, Salad, Dessert, Coffee, Tea January 29, 2020 PER-TBD
Sandwich Night Menus 6pm-7pm
Camera Club The Camera Club is up and running and looking for anyone that would like to join. Amateur and professional photographers welcome. If there is any event you'd like photographed, feel free to contact Sandy Schemelia at 609-213-0068. We also ask that you let us know if you already have a photographer scheduled for an event. Sandy Schemelia Chairperson
Volunteers are not worthless, they’re PRICELESS
The Blood drive is Monday, January 13, 2020 from 2pm-7pm.
Dave Rooney Chairperson
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION:
Would you please consider donating to ENF. Our goals for the 2019-2020 Elk year are:
1. Meet the GER and State President per capita goal of $5.25!
2. Lodge Goal of $4500. Membership Participation Rate above 20%. How can you help you ask? The easiest way to contribute is to commit a pledge of $10 a year for 10 years. That is less than three cents a day! You can go to enf.elks.org/donate and enter your pledge online. You will need to have your membership card readily available and enter your Lodge Number (#2085) and your member ID number. This way ENF can properly credit your participation to the Bordentown Elks. OR, if you prefer, you can send your donation to the lodge directly. We will post it and ensure you are properly credited with ENF. Please mark on your envelope; attention ENF chair.
ENF and Community Welfare
Elk of the Month
Barry Mollis – Thank you! Barry has gone above and beyond to help our lodge succeed for years and years. His support of Elkdom through being an active and motivational member as well as the Most Tenured Bartender sets the example of what it means to dedicate your time and energy to help build the social capital in our lodge and Elkdom. We have all benefited from Barry’s efforts to build the fun and friendship on Sundays for this Football Season. It is encouraging to all those around us. Well done and thank you! It is this type of action that leaves a lasting impression and proves a good deed, honestly and properly performed lasts forever! Edward Taddei Exalted Ruler
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JANUARY Please join us and say Happy Birthday to our January Birthday Elks!
Birthday Elks, please come to the Lodge within the month of January and receive your free gift.
ELK OF THE MONTH
Marina Pereira
Tyler Phernambucq
John Platt
Richard Pover
Michael Rapciewicz
Larry Reed
Kenneth Riegel
Derwood Robson
Howard Rollins
John Rosina
James Runyon
Alfred Santaniello
Stephen Scherer
Margherita Scordato
John Shestko
William Shipe
Mark Sullivan
Sean Sury
Kimball Terres
Barton Theberge
John Tyrell
Michael Van Pelt
Dominick Varra
Gerald Vaughan
Kenneth VonSchmidt
Vincent Yorkus
William Zamensky
Anthony Gulotta
Nicholas Haas
Helen Haley
Donald Hoch
Ralph Huff
Jason Ispanky
Drue Kale
Thomas Kennedy
Charles Krichling
Eric Liberman
Joseph Luizzia
Joseph Lynch
David Majofsky
Jean Malpus
Joseph Mannino
Brian Maugeri
Edward Mazzeo
Darren McGlone
James McVicker
Lorry Mendez
Matthew Militch
Mark Million
Donald Mohr
Jack Mozloom
Antonietta Onorati
Daniel Pagano
Robert Papiez
Roger Abbott
Jack Amantia
David Bartolone
Robert Bliszcz
Joseph Bonfonti Sr
Scott Brockway
Sheryl Burg
Ralph Burzachiell
Mary Jo Butera
Timothy Carey
James Carr
Anthony Cenneno
Wayne Cox
Charles Craddock
John Jack Daniel
Anthony Dilemme
Christopher Elmer
Ken Ezzo
John Fanelli
James Gerrity Sr
Donald Giberson
James Gibson
William Gilligan
Michael Grenz
Andrew Griffiths
George Grondski
Salvatore Guido
Charity — Justice — Brotherly Love — Fidelity
APRIL 2019 - Pete DeLucia OCTOBER 2019 - Jody Turner
MAY 2019 - Terri Jewell NOVEMBER 2019 - Toni Smith
JUNE 2019 - Donna Papp DECEMBER 2019 - Barry Mollis
JULY 2019 - Gerald Vaughan JANUARY 2019 - Melissa Sprague
AUGUST 2019 - Melissa Sprague FEBRUARY 2019- Roe Weaver
SEPTEMBER 2019 - Joe Ratajczak MARCH 2019- Mary Lynn Piccone
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STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY and Acknowledgement of Harassment and Sexual Harassment; The Elks are proud of their tradition of maintaining an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to enjoy the privileges of membership and or work in an atmosphere which promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices including sexual harassment. We embrace strict guidelines prohibiting unlawful harassment in any form (i.e., verbal, physical and visual harassment). Such conduct is also prohibited whether it affects either an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. Specifically forbidden is harassment of a sexual, racial, ethnic or religious nature. Any employee, management or non-management, who violates these guidelines can incur disciplinary action which may include termination. I understand that I should report any behavior I find offensive to the member or committee for Lodge Harassment or any Lodge Officer. Grand Lodge Statues Section 9.070. • DECISIONS • 16, Vile, obscene, and insulting language used in an Elks Club is an offense against the Laws of the Order. (Grand Forum, Case No. 245, 1922) In Other News: To keep our Elks Lodge moving forward, it takes participation from many members. The organization can only be as active as its members. With that being said, we are currently trying to keep everyone efficiently informed through a variety of methods. This includes our Newsletter; our Website (www.bordentownelks.org); Facebook; Instagram; and Flyers posted at the Lodge. If there are other suggestions out there, please feel free to share them.
Upcoming Events January 2020 1 — Happy New Year 3 — Burger Night 17 — Nannydust 17 — Wing Night 18 — The Nerds 19 — SCC Breakfast 26 — Chalk Couture 31 — Drag Queen Dinner Show February 2020 7 — Jerry Blavat Oldies Dance 12 — Diamond Ring Raffle 14 — Valentine’s Day
