4

Monday –Friday

11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. *

Saturday

Noon – 9:00 p.m. *

Sunday

Noon -7:00 p.m. *

* Closing Times May Vary as Business

Warrants

Lounge Phone

910-579-4600

Lunch is Served

Monday thru Friday

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Regular Lounge Hours

Lodge Meetings are held at

7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each Month, EXCEPT in July & August

When we meet ONLY on the 4th Wednesday, and – in November &

December when we meet ONLY on the 2nd Wednesday. See the

Calendar!

Lodge Meetings

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The Installation Ceremony for our

New Lodge Officers for the 2016 -2017 Elk Year is Scheduled to occur starting at 1:00 p.m. on

Saturday, March 19, 2016. A ceremony bestowing the “Officer,-”

“Elk,-” and “Citizen-” “of-the-Year” awards will also be conducted.

PLEASE NOTE: – The Lounge will

be CLOSED until the Ceremonies, which take about 90 Minutes, have concluded.

All Lodge Members and Friends-of the-Lodge are Cordially Invited to attend the Installation and Award

Ceremonies.

~ ~ ~ NOTICE ~ ~ ~

MESSAGE FROM THE EXALTED RULER

Dear Fellow Elks,

This will be my last message to you as Exalted Ruler. It does not seem possible

that my year is almost over!

This has been an exciting and enjoyable year. My primary focus was to restore the

financial viability of the Lodge, and I believe we have made some progress in

this area that will ensure our long-term future.

We also committed that the dues increase last year would be

used to improve the Lodge infrastructure. We have installed new kitchen equipment and will lay new carpeting in the dining/meeting room early in February – long overdue.

We have continued to support our veterans and those in need both locally and further afield. Remember, this is a Benevolent Order committed to the improvement of those who are less

fortunate than ourselves. We need to continually remind each other that that is the focus of who we are as Elks.

Since becoming an Officer, each year I have seen a dedicated

core of volunteers without which this Lodge would not survive. The events we hold do not happen magically by themselves. I

challenge each of you to do more to help with the day-to-day running of the Lodge.

I would also like to thank my fellow Officers, Committee Chairs,

and those members who have supported me during the year.

Finally, it has been a privilege to serve as your Exalted Ruler – I urge you to support our incoming Officers.

Thank you for your support.

Fraternally,

Malcolm Jaggard

Exalted Ruler

Calabash ElksCalabash Elks

Message from the Lodge Secretary

I hope everyone had a Great Holiday Season? By the time you are reading this, you should have

already received your 2016 – 2017 Annual Dues Notice. Please remember to UPDATE any of your

personal information which may have changed, such as – your Mailing Address, - your Telephone Number, - your e-Mail Address, and – so on, and

so forth . . . This year you will once again be able to include your Annual Elks National Foundation

(ENF) donation, as well as your “Sandpiper” Booster donation along with your dues. “If” you are donating, Including Separate Checks for Each

Donation, along with your Dues Payment, will simplify the process and make it much easier for

us to post to the separate accounts. “Thank You” for your consideration.

Cynthia Wilson

Lodge Secretary

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Cynthia Wilson

Secretary

Office Hours

Monday and Friday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Phone: 910-575-8900

Secretary’s Corner

Credits and Publication Guidelines

The “Sandpiper” is an Official Publication of

The Calabash Elks

B.P.O.E. Lodge ~ 2679, Calabash, North Carolina

Published Bi-Monthly 6 Times per Elks Year in

April, June, August, October, December, and February

Exalted Ruler ……..………………...……..….. Malcolm Jaggard

Editor ………………..…………………. Michael “Mike” Trescak

Advertising …………….………….………. Gerald “Gerry” Ward

Staff Writers & Photographers ……….….……..………Vacancies

Cover Design, Layout, & Graphics………..……..... Mike Trescak

Distribution Team Lead ………………….…….. Mary Lu Corder

“Trusty Folding Crew” ……………. Janet & Ronald “Ron” Luba,

Alan “Al” Harms, William “Bill” Tmay, Gerald “Jerry” Kimble,

Terrence “Terry” O’Rourke, Agnes Norcia, Mary Noorigian,

Terri Gregorio, and Ruby McMillen

Color Printing by …..…“The Printing Shoppe, Inc.”, Shallotte, NC

Send Electronic Items and Inquiries to the Editor at:

Communications@CalabashElks.Org

Masthead v2 11/1/2015

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS

Presidents Day is Observed on February 19th

this Year Which U.S. Presidents were Elks? (Answer elsewhere in this Newsletter)

Presidents of the United States Who were Elks

Warren G. Harding, Marion, Ohio Lodge #32

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Poughkeepsie, New York Lodge #275

Harry S. Truman, Kansas City, Missouri Lodge #26

John F. Kennedy, Boston, Massachusetts Lodge #10

Gerald R. Ford, Grand Rapids, Michigan Lodge #48

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MEMBERSHIP AS OF:

APRIL 1, 2015 793

GAIN BY INITIATION 20

GAIN BY TRANSFER 6

GAIN BY REINSTATEMENT 1

TOTAL GAIN 27

Loss by Dropped 55

Loss by Transfer 23

Loss by Absolute Dimit 10

Loss by Death 10

TOTAL LOSS 98

MEMBERSHIP AS OF:

January1, 2016 722

CALABASH ELKS BY THE NUMBERS

There are a Variety of ways you can enjoy Dining at Your Lodge, - whether it’s our $5.95

Monday Nite Dining Specials, our Tuesday Nite Value BINGO Menu, on Friday Nites when we serve Comfort Food, or – LUNCH! We have a very nice Lunch Menu, - served Monday

thru Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Additionally, we have a Daily Special, and – Rickey’s Home-Made Soups are Wonderful, and a different selection is available every day.

Speaking of “Available,” we remind you, - All Menu Items are available “TO GO!” Why not have “Lunch-at-Your-Lodge,” and – Take one home to your better half. Or, better

yet, - Be an Elk and practice Charity and Brotherly Love by taking a lunch home to someone you know is a Shut-In, or recovering from a recent episode of distress, or – someone who

just may not be able to afford Lunch. Elks Care, - Elks Share! Let’s Do Lunch!

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There is a Wooden Box in the Lobby of our Lodge designated for the Collection of Non-Perishable

Food Items. This food is Donated to the Brunswick Family Assistance Food Pantry located

in Shallotte, NC. Last year, our Lodge donated over 700 Pounds of Food to this worthy cause. Please consider Donating, so that we may Exceed

last year’s Donations. Questions or requests for Additional Information may be directed to George

Scheidle @ 910-575-6922

OUR LODGE’S FOOD COLLECTION PROGRAM

IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT DURING THIS

HOLIDAY SEASON

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BRIDGE ANYONE?

Submitted by Lodge Member Roy Johnson, President Myrtle Beach Duplicate Bridge Center (MBDBC)

The Calabash Elks started hosting

duplicate bridge games back on Friday January 8, 2016, and will

be doing so every Friday after that. The games start at 10:15

a.m. and should finish around 2:00 p.m.

The games are American Contract Bridge

League (ACBL) Certified with an ACBL director presiding over the games.

Members of our lodge, who are duplicate

Bridge enthusiasts, are welcome to join them for a $3.00 fee. Anyone who comes will

achieve Master Points, but they will not be

able to keep them unless they are ACBL Members. The points will be recorded for

you, and will be given to you if you join ACBL.

If you are interested in a refresher course or just want to learn how to play duplicate

bridge please e-mail Roy Johnson at:

Johnsonroya@atmc.net

Roy Johnson, President, MBDBC

AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!

Past Exalted Rulers’ Fundraiser Cruise To Cozumel and Key West

By Mary Lou and Jeffrey Salter

It was 6:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, December

6, 2015, and 27 members and friends of Elks Lodge ~ 2679 loaded their luggage and boarded a bus headed for Ft. Lauderdale, FL. We stayed

overnight in Vero Beach, FL and boarded the Celebrity Constellation on December 7, 2015. The

Constellation was all decorated for Christmas with poinsettias and Christmas trees.

For four-and-one-half days we enjoyed the

Cruising Life! Throughout the cruise it was easy to join other Lodge members for drinks in a lounge, or dine together. We made new friends

and had a wonderful cruise! On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 we arrived in Cozumel,

Mexico, and on Friday, December 11, 2015 we arrived in Key West, FL. In Cozumel there were

poinsettias planted in flower beds! A walk down Duval Street in Key West gave us the opportunity to shop and visit many of the famous bars.

On Saturday, December 12, 2015 we arrived back in Fort Lauderdale, FL, loaded the bus with lots of new purchases in hand, and headed North. We

spent the night in Brunswick, GA, and arrived in the parking lot of the Calabash Elks Lodge at 4:00

p.m. on Sunday afternoon December 13, 2015.

What happened on the cruise didn’t just stay on the Cruise! The memories and the good times we

had together came back to Calabash with us! It was a wonderful experience!

Many thanks to Frank Blue for organizing this Wonderful event.

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SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS

The “Sandpiper” and our Lodge have

Advertisers who have graciously paid to support the production of this newsletter – Their Business Cards being proudly displayed

throughout the pages of this Newsletter.

The next time you visit their place of business, be sure to tell them you saw their ad in the

Calabash Elks “Sandpiper” Newsletter, and how much you appreciate them for supporting our

lodge.

A BIG “THANK YOU” GOES OUT TO . . .

. . . Mark Segar for his Generosity and Continual Support of our Food Donation

Program. Mark always keeps the Collection Box in our Lobby Full of Food

Items for BFA. Thank You!

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Second Calabash Elks Charity Cruise JANUARY 2017

~ GET ON THE LIST NOW! ~

By Frank Blue

We’re planning another Fund Raiser Cruise to be held in January 2017. Tickets for the “Free Cruise

for Two” Raffle will be $20.00, and the Winner will be drawn at a Lodge Event sometime in October later this year.

What we do know now is that there will be a limited numbers cabins available for this Cruise. Round trip bus and a hotel stop one night

each way will be part of this trip. We will be staying at the “Embassy Suites” both going to

Florida and on our return to Calabash. Full details will be out soon.

If you are interested, we suggest you sign up

soon by contacting Frank Blue at 910-575-8188. The first 22 names will be put on his list. Support your Lodge by getting your name on

the list. Don’t wait, call now.

You are sure to have a great time!

Visit the NC State Elks

Association’s Web Site at www.NCELKS.Org to

read more about what they do

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THE TRAVELING GAVEL

By Ashley Buckwell

The Traveling Gavel is intended as a way to

spread brotherhood and hospitality among the Lodges

of our District.

The District Vice President has the obligation of visiting each Lodge, and in doing so, Lodges pass a Gavel from one Lodge to another until all the

Lodges have been visited.

On Monday December 14, 2015, the Calabash Lodge carried the Gavel to the Shallotte Lodge

and presented the Gavel to Shallotte Exalted Ruler Sal Gentile in a Christmas skit. Sal was asked to sit on Santa’s lap, who it turned out was

Calabash Exalted Ruler Malcolm Jaggard, and was presented with a present to unwrap, which lead

to the discovery of the Gavel. The delegation from Calabash received wonderful hospitality and a great meal. Much thanks go out to the Shallotte

Lodge.

Calabash ElksCalabash Elks

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WANTED

Send us your Articles, - your Stories, - your

Announcements, - your Photos, - Whatever . . .

The Sandpiper Staff is always looking for items with which to fill the pages of “Your” News-letter

consistent with our Mission to “Inform,” “Entertain,” and “Educate” our readers. Share

your Stuff with your fellow Elks – It’s “Your” Newsletter!

Send your Stuff to our e-Mail Address

Communications@CalabashElks.Org

Michael Trescak, Editor

P.S. – We also gladly accept Cash – Just leave it

in the Sandpiper Mail Slot at the lodge, ATTN:

Editor -

Donate to ENF

Pictured above (L to R) after having received the most recent donation of $1,500.00 in Wal-Mart Gift Cards for the Troops are: SgMaj Edward D. Parsons, USMC - Austin Sammon, Chairman, Calabash Elks Veteran’s Affairs Committee holding a Certificate of Appreciation presented to the Calabash Elks by the Marine Command, and – Col John Kelly, USMC, Commanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion – East, Camp LeJeune, NC.

“CALABASH ELKS DONATE $3,000.00 TO WOUNDED WARRIOR BATTALIONS AT

CAMP LEJEUNE & FORT BRAGG”

“Gift Cards for Regional Wounded Soldiers & Marines Just in Time for Christmas”

Read the Full Press Release on this Story and View other Photos by “Clicking” on this LINK –

http://www.calabashelks.org/press-release-archives.html

B.P.O.E. = Best People on Earth

SICKNESS & DISTRESS

“Elks ‘Care,’ . . . Elks Share”

Please remember our members with a Prayer, - a Card, - a Visit, - or a Caring

Gesture during their episode of Sickness or Distress.

Information – Kathryn Powell 910-575-8969

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ~ Class of January 13, 2016

Four (4) new members were initiated into our lodge in a Ceremony held on January 13, 2016. Pictured

above (Left to Right) Alan “Al” Harms, our Lodge’s Current Leading Knight, - New Members - Mark Kerr, - Judith “Judy” Harms, - Janice “Jan” Bournival, and - Charles Munden. Pictured far right is

Malcolm Jaggard, our Lodge’s Current Exalted Ruler. Ladies and Gentlemen, - Welcome to our Order,

and – Welcome to our Lodge!

~ Calabash Elks ~ February 2016 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Monday Nite Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

2 Groundhog Day

NARFE Luncheon

BINGO 6:30 p.m.

Kitchen Opens at 5:15 p.m.

3 PER Meeting

6:30 p.m.

4 VAC Meeting

7:00 p.m.

5 Comfort Food

Menu 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

6

7

Super Bowl Party 5:30 p.m.

See flyer for

details

8 Chinese New Year Officers Meeting

4:00 p.m.

Monday Nite Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

9 BINGO

6:30 p.m. Kitchen Opens at

5:15 p.m.

10 Membership

Meeting 7:00 p.m. Officers

Nomination

11 House Committee

Meeting 4:00 p.m.

12 PER Valentines Dinner Dance

See Event Flyer for Details

13

14 Valentine's Day

15 Presidents Day Ladies Aux BOD

Meeting 3:30 p.m.

Monday Nite Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

16

BINGO 6:30 p.m.

Kitchen Opens at 5:15 p.m.

B.P.O.E.’s 148th

BIRTHDAY!

17 Ladies Aux

Membership Meeting

7:00 p.m.

18 BOD Meeting

2:00 p.m.

19 Comfort Food Lenten Menu

5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Trivia Challenge 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

20

21 Sunday Breakfast

Buffet 8:45 – 10:45 a.m.

22 Monday Nite

Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

23 BINGO

6:30 p.m. Kitchen Opens at

5:15 p.m.

24 Membership

Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Officers Election

25

26 Comfort Food Lenten Menu

5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

27 McLean/Rochel

Memorial Golf Tournament The Thistle Golf

Club

28

29 Monday Nite

Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Notes:

February is “Take Your ‘Sandpiper’ Editorial Team to Lunch Month!”

To ALL Our Members who are Celebrating their Birthdays in February 2016

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~ Calabash Elks ~ March 2016 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 NARFE

Luncheon

BINGO 6:30

p.m. Kitchen Opens at 5:15 p.m.

2 PER Meeting

6:30 p.m.

3

4 Officers’ Ball

See Event Flyer

for Details

5

6

7 Officers Meeting

5:30 p.m. Orientation 6:30 p.m.

Monday Nite

Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

8 International Women's

Day

BINGO 6:30 p.m.

Kitchen Opens at 5:15 p.m.

9 Membership Meeting & Initiation

7:00 p.m.

10

House Committee Meeting

4:00 p.m.

VAC Meeting 7:00 p.m.

11 Comfort Food Lenten Menu

5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

12

NMB St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Après’ Parade Social Back at

Lodge

See Event Flyer for Details

13 Daylight Saving Time

Begins

14 Ladies Aux BOD

Meeting 3:30 p.m.

Monday Nite Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m

15 BINGO

6:30 p.m. Kitchen Opens at

5:15 p.m.

16 Ladies Aux

Membership Meeting

7:00 p.m.

17 Saint Patrick's Day BOD Meeting

2:00 p.m.

18 St. Patrick’s

Dinner Dance

See Event Flyer for Details

19 New Officers Installation 1:00 p.m.

Lounge closed until completion

20 Spring begins

Sunday Breakfast Buffet

8:45 – 10:45 a.m.

21 Monday Nite

Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

22 BINGO

6:30 p.m. Kitchen Opens at

5:15 p.m.

23 Membership

Meeting 7:00 p.m.

24

25 Good Friday

KITCHEN CLOSED

Lounge Open Holiday Hours

11:00 – 6:00 p.m.

26

27 Easter

28 Monday Nite

Special Dining 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

29

BINGO 6:30 p.m.

Kitchen Opens at 5:15 p.m.

30

31

Notes:

March is National “Take Your Web Page Team

to Lunch Month!” -

To ALL Our Members who are Celebrating

their Birthdays in March 2016

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The following members have generously Donated $10.00 to the Sandpiper Newsletter as a “Booster” to help defray Printing and Mailing Costs. If one’s name appears more than once, this

means they have Made Multiple Donations. The “Sandpiper” Staff extends our sincere “Thank You” for your generous donation(s). (Names are Carried on the List for 1 Year from the Date of

the Donation – This List includes Donations made from January 2015 thru January 2016)

Sandpiper Booster List - January 2016

Name & Month of Donation

Acton, Teddy Apr '15

Acton, Vicki Apr '15

Adams, Juanita Apr '15

Adams, Joseph Apr '15

Allen, Eleanor Aug '15

Allen, Willard Aug '15

Ballard, Donald Apr '15

Bendy, Jack Apr '15

Bensen John A. Apr '15

Carpinello, J.D. Apr '15

Carr Andrew Jan '16

Corbett John Apr '15

Corder Mary L. Jan '16

Corder William Jan '16

Coulter, Geraldine, G. Jan '16

Fazio, Dominic Aug '15

Harms, Alan Apr '15

Hartman, BB Apr '15

Hartman, Mike Apr '15

Johnson, Diane Apr '15

Kozlowski, James Apr '15

Kozlowski, James Apr '15

Kraut James Apr '15

Sandpiper Booster List - January 2016

Name & Month of Donation

Launt, John Aug '15

Lewellyn, Darius Apr '15

Malcolm, Ronald Apr '15

Manning John Jan '16

Mayo, Ron Apr '15

Mayo, Sigi Aug '15

Meyers, Jr. T.H. Apr '15

Moyer, David Apr '15

Noorigian, Leon Jun '15

Noorigian, Mary Jun '15

O'Hagan, John Apr '15

Palombella Jack Apr '15

Pompeii, Mark Apr '15

Putnam, Jr. Raleigh Apr '15

Riebesehl, Harold Apr '15

Rismiller, Richard Apr '15

Scheidle, George Aug '15

Schottman, Robert Aug '15

Sellers, Richard Apr '15

Walker, Don Apr '15

Walker, Don Oct '15

Wetherell, Gerry Apr '15

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