Lodge Membership 233 And Growing! The Little Lodge That Does Big Things! “It takes an Army to win a War,” were the words spoken by Grand Lodge Membership and Public Relations Manager, Rick Gathen, at the Elks National Convention. In response to the declining membership that the BPOE has been experiencing over the last 30 years, Rick Gathen presented ideas and opportunities for Lodges to increase and strengthen their memberships. The “Army” he spoke of is the Lodge’s Membership Committee and should include the Exalted Ruler, Lodge Secretary, Leading Knight, Membership Chairperson, and at least one additional person per 100 current members. It is important that these “soldiers” are trained to win the membership battle. First, the Lodge needs to understand the reasons for declining membership. Discovering why lapsation occurs can help reduce the rate. Utilizing a more professional dues invoice, offering online dues payment, sending gentle reminder letters, and making late notices more personal can eliminate many non-paying members. Grand Lodge has a new Indoctrination DVD that will soon be available and a webinar on the Grand Lodge website making the Elks a “true American tradition”. Secondly, we can easily reinstate lapsed members, bringing them back into the Lodge. Thirdly, we should grow our presence in the community and “Share the Pride” with others. Earning a good reputation as a premier charitable organization will make members proud to be Elks. These three easy steps can increase our Lodge membership; everyone must do their part to create a positive impact. In addition to the above insights, I also gained a greater knowledge of what the Elks do for the community. The Hoop Shoot winners and the Most Valuable Scholarship winners made inspiring speeches. I experienced first-hand the enthusiasm and pride of being an Elk among thousands of other Elks as we watched the new Grand Exalted Ruler and the DDGERs be installed. During the Legislative session, we adopted 14 of the 22 resolutions presented. I appreciate having the opportunity to attend the National Convention as the Lodge Exalted Ruler. ER Gayle Klein Email: [email protected]cell: 607-725-4802 Look throughout this newsletter for a membership number. It will look like this **999**. If it is your number, just come to the lodge bar and claim your ‘Friday Night Dinner For One’ prize certificate. The winner must come in person and show his or her membership card to the bartender. Your prize must be claimed before the month has ended. That’s all there is too it! You can then use it on any Friday Night. Stay up to date on the lodge's calendar of events! Follow us on FaceBook! Fundraiser for Sierra Merrick Paula Hoover's daughter, Sierra, will be traveling to Haiti in January 2015 for 10 days with a group from BCC called "Have a Heart for Haiti." On August 23, from noon until sold out, we will be hosting a barbeque, bake sale, car wash, bottle drive, and clothing drive to help send her. Any tickets purchased before 8/17 are $7 each for the car wash and barbeque, or $13 combined. After 8/17, tickets are $8 each, or $15 combined. The Closets for Cash truck will also be at the lodge from August 22 nd to the 24 th . Bring down any and all unwanted clothes, shoes, purses, bed sheet, towels, stuffed animals, and soft toys to the lodge and we get fundraising fee for every pound donated. These items then get recycled, donated to developing countries, or even turned in to cleaning cloths. This can add up to a lot of cash for Sierra and the lodge! If you have any questions, or would like to purchase tickets, please contact Paula Hoover at 607-761-6657. Thank you for your help! JOHNSON CITY ELKS LODGE # 2821 NEWSLETTER- AUGUST 2014 4212 Watson Blvd., Johnson City, NY 13790 - 1052 Phone - (607) 798-0358 e-mail: [email protected]WEBSITE: www.tier.net/jcelks/ ELKS CARE – ELKS SHARE NEWSLETTER EDITORS – Gayle Klein & Leona St. Clair – [email protected]PRINTING and DISTRIBUTION– Jerry & Pat Smith
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Lodge
Membership
233 And Growing!
The Little Lodge
That Does
Big Things!
“It takes an Army to win a War,” were the words spoken by Grand Lodge Membership and Public Relations Manager, Rick Gathen, at the Elks National Convention. In response to the declining membership that the BPOE has been experiencing over the last 30 years, Rick Gathen presented ideas and opportunities for Lodges to increase and strengthen their memberships. The “Army” he spoke of is the Lodge’s Membership Committee and should include the Exalted Ruler, Lodge Secretary, Leading Knight, Membership Chairperson, and at least one additional person per 100 current members. It is important that these “soldiers” are trained to win the membership battle. First, the Lodge needs to understand the reasons for declining membership. Discovering why lapsation occurs can help reduce the rate. Utilizing a more professional dues invoice, offering online dues payment, sending gentle reminder letters, and making late notices more personal can eliminate many non-paying members. Grand Lodge has a new Indoctrination DVD that will soon be available and a webinar on the Grand Lodge website making the Elks a “true American tradition”. Secondly, we can easily reinstate lapsed members, bringing them back into the Lodge. Thirdly, we should grow our presence in the community and “Share the Pride” with others. Earning a good reputation as a premier charitable organization will make members proud to be Elks. These three easy steps can increase our Lodge membership; everyone must do their part to create a positive impact. In addition to the above insights, I also gained a greater knowledge of what the Elks do for the community. The Hoop Shoot winners and the Most Valuable Scholarship winners made inspiring speeches. I experienced first-hand the enthusiasm and pride of being an Elk among thousands of other Elks as we watched the new Grand Exalted Ruler and the DDGERs be installed. During the Legislative session, we adopted 14 of the 22 resolutions presented. I appreciate having the opportunity to attend the National Convention as the Lodge Exalted Ruler. ER Gayle Klein Email: [email protected] cell: 607-725-4802 Look throughout this newsletter for a membership number. It will look like this **999**. If it is your number, just come to the lodge bar and claim your ‘Friday Night Dinner For One’ prize certificate. The winner must come in person and show his or her membership card to the bartender.
Your prize must be claimed before the month has ended. That’s all there is too it! You can then use it on any Friday Night.
Stay up to date on the lodge's calendar of events! Follow us on FaceBook! Fundraiser for Sierra Merrick Paula Hoover's daughter, Sierra, will be traveling to Haiti in January 2015 for 10 days with a group from BCC called "Have a Heart for Haiti." On August 23, from noon until sold out, we will be hosting a barbeque, bake sale, car wash, bottle drive, and clothing drive to help send her. Any tickets purchased before 8/17 are $7 each for the car wash and barbeque, or $13 combined. After 8/17, tickets are $8 each, or $15 combined. The Closets for Cash truck will also be at the lodge from August 22
nd to the 24
th. Bring down any and all
unwanted clothes, shoes, purses, bed sheet, towels, stuffed animals, and soft toys to the lodge and we get fundraising fee for every pound donated. These items then get recycled, donated to developing countries, or even turned in to cleaning cloths. This can add up to a lot of cash for Sierra and the lodge! If you have any questions, or would like to purchase tickets, please contact Paula Hoover at 607-761-6657. Thank you for your help!
Mike Purtell proposed by Bob Purtell Gayle Pado proposed by Hope Woodcock-Ross David Balchikonis proposed by Tammi Seeley
Proposing candidates helps us to share our values with
the community. Our numbers are growing! Next Month is Up to YOU!
Membership Status Membership as of 04/01/2014 225 Members Initiated +7 Members Affiliated +2 Members Reinstated +0 Member Transfer and Absolute Demits -0 Members Deceased -1 Dropped From Our Rolls (for non-payment) -0
------------ Current Membership 233 .
2014 – 2015 Dues
The new Elk year here and that means that all of us must pay our dues by April 1, 2014. Dues notices were mailed to all members during the month of February. The dues for this year are:
Lodge #2821 Dues $50.00 Grand Lodge Assessments $16.00 NYSEA Assessments $ 2.00
_______________ Total Due $68.00
Optional Donations: ENF $10.00 Major Projects $ 8.00 Scholarship $25.00 Building Fund $25.00 General Fund $25.00 Please send in your 2014-2015 dues, along with any optional donations that you wish. Your new membership card will be sent as soon as your dues payment is processed. Thirty-two members have still not paid their dues. Reminder notices will be sent this month. Please notify your Lodge Secretary when any of your contact information has changed. This includes your mailing address, home phone, cell phone, and e-mail address. If we don’t have current contact information you will be missing out on communications from your lodge and your order. Also, once again, please let me know whether you prefer to receive the newsletter via e-mail or hardcopy. Thanks!
3rd Sunday Every Month. Oxford Veterans Home Visit.
August Birthdays
Don’t forget to stop in for your birthday drink and
birthday celebration the first Friday of the month!
In vain we call Joe Maluchnik
Regardless of the paths their lives may have taken,
They are never forgotten, never forsaken. Morning and noon may pass them by,
The light of day fades from the sky,
But ere the shadow of midnight shall fall, The chimes of memory shall summon us all. To speed them a message above all others,
God grant you peace,
TO OUR ABSENT MEMBERS
18 Marie Drankoski 19 Josh Nawrocki 19 Scott Smith 20 Jim Zwierzynski 21 Barry Graver 21 David Morse 23 Christina Jennison 27 Dixie Dahl 27 Gerri Jurkiw 27 Terry Reagan 27 Deb Valenta
01 Charlie Sax 05 Mike Washington 06 Jackie Lamont 08 Jeanine Bowers 08 Gary VanDriesen 09 Christine Flint 12 Kathleen Murray 12 Tim Turner 16 Mike Quinn 16 Jason Sylvester 17 Bruce Deling 17 Paul Reger
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Summer Movie series continues on
August 23rd with
FROZEN
Festivities start at 8, movie starts at
dusk
Please bring a lawn chair and a snack
to pass
Antique & Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Saturday, August 30, 2014
11:00am to 3:00pm
JC Elks 4212 Watson Blvd. Johnson City
Awards 2pm
Admission $5.00 per car/bike
Music by Vet’s Group
50/50’s, Raffles, food
Lodge hours – Monday thru Thursday open at 5.30pm; Friday open at 4.30pm; Saturday and Sunday contingent upon events
Bartender's Buzz An amazingly simple drink recipe discovered by Sharon Flint while in New Orleans: The Tootsie Roll
One part Kaluha Two - Three parts orange juice Shake or stir over ice.
Can also be served as a shot. Yummy!
Bartender Rule #2 If you see us making a drink or ringing the register,
don't say to our back "when you get a minute". We will certainly get right to you as we can tell that you need something
Lodge Garage Sale Saturday, August 9
th, 9-4
We will also be having a barbecue and can
drive. Volunteers are needed to help set up, man the sale, and take down at the end of the
day. See Gayle if you can help. Thank you!
Thank you very much to the members that donate baked goods for dessert for our Friday dinners. They always bring their finest and our dinner guests truly enjoy the home baked goodness of their confectionery delights. Thank you again to: Alicia Beck, Holly Belveg, Connie Carle, Rita Christopher, Marie Drankoski, Sharon Flint, Karen Gazda, Paula Hoover, Val Kelley, Audrey LoPesti, Charlotte Maluchnik, Lena Modlo, Kathy Neiss, Marie & Russ Ryan, Tammi Seeley, Pat Smith, Flo Winters & Donna Wright. We thought we might share one of our most requested recipes so you may try it at home: Blueberry Cake 10 oz. miniature marshmallows 1 pkg. yellow cake mix 1 can blueberry pie filling Cover the bottom of a well-greased 9 x 13 inch pan with the bag of mini marshmallows. Prepare cake according to package directions. Pour over marshmallows. Spoon the pie filling over batter. Bake 1 hour in a 325 degree oven. When baked, pie filling goes to the bottom and the marshmallows melt and rise to the top and make a glaze. Several variations served at the Lodge have been: Cherry Pie filling and Chocolate Cake mix, Cherry with yellow cake mix, Apple Pie filling with Spice Cake mix. I call this a “Bake and Take” cake. It travels well right out of the oven.
Did you know…?
-Our JC Elks newsletter costs are presently supplemented by 14 sponsors and 11 booster club members For a yearly fee of $84 for sponsors and $10 for boosters, these generous sponsors and booster club members offset the monthly costs for printing, folding, labeling,
tabbing and mailing our newsletter. Check out our sponsors and support them when you can. -Submitted by Pat and Jerry Smith
-Kathy Tokos was the lucky winner of the Lia Sophia Jewelry Basket valued at $500! This
was a fundraiser for the Lodge. Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets. Thanks to our bartenders for promoting this opportunity! Thank you to Jennifer Maloney for donating. -Our all-female ritual team is hard at work preparing for the November district ritual contest!
Many thanks to our coaches Leona St. Clair and Kathy and Doug Neiss. We are the ONLY all-female ritual team in the USA! -Congratulations to Ben Cabot on his new job! Ask him about it!
-Congratulations Bob Dussor on your lodge “Bitter Bob Open”! Many thanks to the Homer, Vestal, Endicott, and Ithaca Lodges for fielding teams! -We are early stages of planning a Holiday Dinner for the community? Scotty, Danny and
David Elliott are hard at work setting the groundwork for this much needed community event. Scotty has been committed to this project for a few years. Danny and David have jumped in feet first to make this a reality! Look for updates and opportunities to assist.
-Wow...our new members are stepping up to volunteer! Bruce (the Lodge Bar Manager) must be thrilled! I know I do not have everyone's names but I promise to recap in our next newsletter. Kim Gates has joined the Bruce Bartender Brigade!
-A night of music was a huge success thank you to Gary Van Driesen, Chris Albeck and Dick Topa for suggesting it. The band was wonderful! -“The Little Lodge that does Big Things” tees are being ordered! They are 50/50 poly/cotton
and can be ordered in male and female sizes. They are $8.00. See sign ups in the lodge or email me with your sizes.
If you have any news for the “Did You Know” column please send to Alicia at [email protected]. Thank You!
