LODGE OFFICERS Exalted Ruler Greg Crucitti Leading Knight Larry Bowden Loyal Knight Michael Dudzinski Lecturing Knight Peter Guida Secretary Dennis G. Claffey, PDD Treasurer Scott Tackus Tiler Dave Bassette, PER Esquire Stephen Del Rosso, PER Chaplain Kenneth MacMurtry Inner Guard David Giuliano BOARD OF TRUSTEES Five Year Chuck House Four Year Jory Pagliughi Three Year Gerry McDonald Two Year Don Coville One Year Doug Beeghly, PER I would like to thank Chuck House and all the volunteers who support- ed this year’s Annual Fishing Derby. They all did a great job. Unfortunately due to bad weather we had to hold it in the hall, yet we did get some fishing in! Additionally, I would like to thank Larry Bowden for getting an Elks National Foundation Grant so each child could receive a backpack water bottle for the event. I would like to thank Hugh Meadows, John Draghi, and Bill Gasparini for cooking the “Father’s Day” lunch. Addi- tionally, thanks go out to Tom Harkins and Dave Pou- lin for preparing the potato salad the day before. I would like to thank the Range Committee, hot dogs and hamburgers to the NSSA Skirmish held the weekend of June 24th and 25th. Addition- ally to the Ground Commit- tee for mowing the lawn on such short notice for the event. Recently during the Annual State Convention held earlier in the month of June, we re- ceived first place for member- ship growth. Thank you to all the members who had spon- sored a candidate so we could receive this award! Also, thanks go out to all the mem- bers who attended the award ceremony, along with partici- pating during the convention. On July 22nd, we’ll be run- ning the 4th Annual Steak and Lobster dinner. Tickets are available at the bar, and the prices will be $25 for a steak, or lobster, and $35 for both a steak and lobster. Un- fortunately the committee has decided this year to not have a band, but is interested in seeking the services of a DJ. Volume No. 16, Issue No. 7 - July Edition Hours of Operation Mon.–Thur. 4 PM – 8 PM Friday 4 PM – 10 PM Saturday Noon – 9 PM Sunday Noon – 7 PM Permittee: Ken Mac Murtry glastonburyelks.org Just a reminder, tickets are still available for the previously planned Steak, Bourbon and Cigar night which will be held on August 19th. ELK OF THE MONTH Paul Labieniec Paul is one of those members who is always behind the scenes helping up at the range, setting up the hall for meetings, taking photos during our events; such as Soccer Shoot, Hoop Shoot, Flag Day, Instal- lation of Officers, etc. Greg Crucitti Exalted Ruler Tip of the Antlers ...go out this month to… … Chuck House (House Plumbing) for moving the propane tank at no cost to the Lodge... … to the crew who have been working down at the pavilion putting in new fans, lights, and windows in the ladies/men rooms Greg Crucitti Exalted Ruler
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LODGE OFFICERS
Exalted Ruler
Greg Crucitti
Leading Knight
Larry Bowden
Loyal Knight
Michael Dudzinski
Lecturing Knight
Peter Guida
Secretary
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Treasurer
Scott Tackus
Tiler
Dave Bassette, PER
Esquire
Stephen Del Rosso, PER
Chaplain
Kenneth MacMurtry
Inner Guard
David Giuliano
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Five Year
Chuck House
Four Year
Jory Pagliughi
Three Year
Gerry McDonald
Two Year
Don Coville
One Year
Doug Beeghly, PER
I would like to thank
Chuck House and all the
volunteers who support-
ed this year’s Annual Fishing
Derby. They all did a great
job. Unfortunately due to bad
weather we had to hold it in
the hall, yet we did get some
fishing in! Additionally, I
would like to thank Larry
Bowden for getting an Elks
National Foundation Grant
so each child could receive a
backpack water bottle for the
event.
I would like to thank Hugh
Meadows, John Draghi, and
Bill Gasparini for cooking the
“Father’s Day” lunch. Addi-
tionally, thanks go out to
Tom Harkins and Dave Pou-
lin for preparing the potato
salad the day before.
I would like to thank the
Range Committee, hot dogs
and hamburgers to the NSSA
Skirmish held the weekend of
June 24th and 25th. Addition-
ally to the Ground Commit-
tee for mowing the lawn on
such short notice for the
event.
Recently during the Annual
State Convention held earlier
in the month of June, we re-
ceived first place for member-
ship growth. Thank you to all
the members who had spon-
sored a candidate so we could
receive this award! Also,
thanks go out to all the mem-
bers who attended the award
ceremony, along with partici-
pating during the convention.
On July 22nd, we’ll be run-
ning the 4th Annual Steak
and Lobster dinner. Tickets
are available at the bar, and
the prices will be $25 for a
steak, or lobster, and $35 for
both a steak and lobster. Un-
fortunately the committee has
decided this year to not have
a band, but is interested in
seeking the services of a DJ.
Volume No. 16, Issue No. 7 - July Edition
Hours of Operation
Mon.–Thur. 4 PM – 8 PM
Friday 4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday Noon – 9 PM
Sunday Noon – 7 PM
Permittee: Ken Mac Murtry
glastonburyelks.org
Just a reminder, tickets are
still available for the previously
planned Steak, Bourbon and
Cigar night which will be held
on August 19th.
ELK OF THE MONTH
Paul Labieniec
Paul is one of those members
who is always behind the
scenes helping up at the range,
setting up the hall for meetings,
taking photos during our
events; such as Soccer Shoot,
Hoop Shoot, Flag Day, Instal-
lation of Officers, etc.
Greg Crucitti
Exalted Ruler
Tip of the Antlers ...go out this month to…
… Chuck House (House Plumbing) for moving the propane tank
at no cost to the Lodge...
… to the crew who have been working down at the pavilion
putting in new fans, lights, and windows in the ladies/men
rooms
Greg Crucitti
Exalted Ruler
Stick Bust Attention pistol shooters! The annual stick
bust competition has returned. Each Tues-
day, at 6:00PM.
As in the past we invite you to bring
any hand gun of any caliber and try
your hand at "Picking Off" the sticks. Just learning to shoot,
no problem we have plenty of experienced and responsible
coaches to help you along.
Come out and spend some fun time with like minded shoot-
ing enthusiasts. Hope To See You There!
Greg Crucitti
Stick Bust Chairman
The Secretary’s Office has received an application on the following individuals, read their names on the floor of our Lodge.
Any member knowing why any of these candidates should not be duly elected to membership, should notify a member of the
Investigation Committee or one of the Lodge Officers. Each will be balloted on during a regularly scheduled Lodge meeting.
Name Proposer Residence Occupation
Thomas J. Mathiau Dean Gozzo East Hartford, CT MDC
Sean Anselmo Scott Tackus Ashford, CT Driver
Eddie Guevarez Roger Stevenson Middletown, CT Fire Fighter
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Secretary
Sick & Visiting If you know of any member who may not be
doing well, please contact the Lodge at (860)
633-2651 or by email:
Subject: Sick & Visiting
None at this time
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Secretary
Steak & Lobster 4th Annual
Dinner - July 22, 2017
Steak and Lobster Dinner* Saturday, July 16, 2015 Pric-es will be: $25 New York Strip, $25 Lobster, or $35 for both! Served with baked potato, corn on the cob and des-sert! Bar will open at the pavilion for 4PM, Dinner served at 5PM. Due to rising costs, the decision has been made not to have live music this year, and the committee is seeking a DJ. *There will be NO dinners sold at the door!
Volunteers are needed, please see me!
Dennis G. Claffey, PDD
Event Chair
M a n c h e s t e r , C T
Call Bill Wolfe for rates
(860) 649-9340 L e a v e a m e s s a g e
“In vain we call. They have passed into the light, which is beyond the shadow of death. The places that know them shall know them no more; but their virtues are written upon the tablets of love and memory.”
The Elk’s Ritual service is a privilege of all members. If you would like this Ritual service for your deceased Elk family member, please notify your Funeral Direc-tor or contact the Lodge to make arrangements.
ATTENTION: SHOOTING RANGE
CLOSED
FOR N-SSA EVENTS
Saturday and Sunday
July 29-30
What is N-SSA?
North-South Skirmish Association
Competitive Shooting of Civil War Firearms (Black Powder)
Individual & Team Competition
Smoothbore, Pistol, Musket, Carbine
You don’t need to be an N-SSA member to come up to
the range and cheer on your fellow Elks in competition.
Bring a lawn chair and some ear protection….Hope to
See You There!
Competition Saturday 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday 9 am to Noon
Lunch available at the range on Saturday – Hot Dogs/
Hamburgers
Glastonbury Elks Charity Golf
Tournament
The Elk’s Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Septem-
ber 11, 2017.
As is needed each year, the committee is looking for Hole
Sponsors, and raffle items.
Additionally, the flyer is at the bar, and will be posted to the
website soon. The cost this year is $135, which includes the
cart, round of golf, and a steak dinner back at the Lodge.
Dinner only tickets are available for $25.
Thomas Herzog
Golf Chair
Glastonbury Elks Food Festival
The Glastonbury Elks will be holding its first ever “Food
Festival” during the weekend of August 5th and 6th.
There will be some 20+ food trucks, and 30+ vendors, with
free parking and admission. Beer and wine will be available
during the event.
Schedule:
August 5th 11AM-8PM
August 6th 11AM-6PM
Michael Dudzinski
Event Chair
July Birthday’s Name Date
Donald Ashner 1 Clayton T. Brown 1 Richard Formica, Sr. 1 Douglas E. Kehl 1 Richard C. Farley 2 Michael J. Lombardi 3 Steven Polzun 3 Jonathan Curtis 5 Michael R. Flagge 5 Benjamin Lenda 5 Robert F. Dibella 6 Jon Elliott 6 Raymond Hoffman 6 Edmund Weir 6 Gary J. Dusza 7 Bruce J. Nicolini 7 Vicki Van Camp 7 Quido D'Onofrio 10 John R. Higgins 11 Craig R. Williams 11 Scott Ashner 12 Donald Cyr 12 Tom Quinlan 12 Anthony Vieira 13 Paul Galo 14 Roger L. Dock 15 Jordan N. Pike 15 Dana L. Hallenbeck 16 Walter Bryda 17 Benjamin R. Venetianer 17 John Lord 19 Ashley Plourde 19 Roland L. Vegiard, PER 19 Francis J. Chamberlain 20 David Dickinson 20 Richard Donofrio 20 Jessica Dutton 20 Robert J. Fiore, Jr. 20 Anthony J. Giusani, Jr. 22 Chris Ackermann 23 Thomas E. Conran 24 Virginia Pagani 24 Alan Garro 25 Donald Swanson 25 Edward T. Manager 26 William L. Smigel 26 Andrew Zlotnick 27 Jerry Edison 28 Elizabeth A. Tillinghast 28 Jeff Griffin 29 Susan Lemke 29 Jason Ruimerman 29 Jacqueline Dominquez 30 Mark R. Mathiau 30 Lynne Wascholl 31 Edward T. Whalen 31
Steak, Bourbon and Cigar Night
Saturday, August 20, 2017
The previously postponed event will be held on August 20th at
the pavilion at 5PM. Tickets are still available at the bar for
only $15 per person. There will be NO tickets sold at the door
July 4 - Happy 4th of July! 5 - Officers Meeting 11 - House Committee meeting 22 - Steak and Lobster Dinner 26 - Regularly scheduled meeting
August 2 - Officers Meeting 5 - Food Festival at Pavilion 6 - Food Festival at Pavilion 8 - House committee meeting 20 - Steak, Bourbon and Cigar Night 23 - Regularly scheduled meeting
