Trenton Lodge 105 BPOE Page 1 October 2016
Trenton Lodge 105 BPOE
October 2016 Monthly Bulletin Our 128th Year of Elkdom www.trentonelks105.org
Saluting our Vets
2016-2017 Officers
Jim Castelize III—Exalted Ruler Janet Moskus —Leading Knight
Tom Tully—Loyal Knight Roger Chupik —Lecturing Knight
Joan Siwy —Secretary Lou Siwy—Treasurer
Ron Lacken—Esquire
Carl Carmen—Chaplain Nancy Jakubowski— Inner Guard
Joe Jones—Tiler Joe Petrillo, ESQ—Justice
TRUSTEES
Eddie Jarosz–3yr Bob Habel—2yr (Chair)
Tim Anderson –1yr
Wow, its already October, the leaves are falling and things are getting busy here at the 105. As such, we are starting to be a month ahead with the bulletin calendar as we use bulk mail to send this, things are not always as quick as we would like them to be. Remember, you can always get the newest bulletin, our menu, and a list of events on our website at trentonelks105.org and this data is the most up to date as well.
Membership recruitment is what will grow our lodge and is a big focus from Grand Lodge as well. We have now started a monthly initiation process and going forward we will be committed to bring in all new members within 30 days as Grand Lodge has now requested from us. We have done good to date, again in September we brought in 2 new members and have 3 more ready for October at the printing of this newsletter. Congratulations to Tom Tully our Recruiter of the Month for October! We are working on getting a parking spot for our Top Recruiter of the Month—So keep that in mind and bring in your friends.
Coming October we have our photo shoot, Ocktoberfest and of course Halloween. In November we will be having our Vets dinner and also another Sip and Paint on Nov 11 and our ever popular Craft Beer Exchange. Please come out and support your lodge.
My Elk of the Month for September is one of our Dynamic Duos here at the 105, Joan and Lou Siwy. I couldn't figure out how to honor one without the other, because the 2 of them put in countless hours for us, Joan has taken on the task of extra happy hours, Lou runs the bar, helped plan the seafood fest, even got in the dunk tank! And all of this above their jobs as officers. They are living and breathing examples of Elkdom and this is why they are my Elks of the Month for October.
As you can see there are still good things happening around our lodge, so don't be a stranger. Come on down and see for yourself. You won't be sorry. Remember, this is your Lodge, so come in and enjoy all we have to offer. The House Committee needs your support to continue with all the functions they have planned. See you at the Elks!
Fraternally,
Jim Castelize III, PER Exalted Ruler 2016-2017
Lodge Information
Lodge Phone Number 609-771-0105
Lodge Fax Number
609-771-0396
Lodge Website www.TrentonElks105.org
Bar Hours
Tue-Sat 7pm – at least 10pm Sunday 1pm to ??
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IN LOVING MEMORY 09/16 Harry Houghton, PDD PER
09/16 Pamela & Harry S Houghton
■ Boosters above Please Renew ■ 11/16 Bernie Michel Jr
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12/16 Edward Laird
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07/17 Gene Jakubowski, PER 08/17 Kay and Ron Winder
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2016-2017 Committee Chairpersons
Audit and Accounting TBA Fraternal Greg Krol, PER
Lodge Activities / Social Janet Moskus Americanism/NVS Lou Eggert, PER
Blood TBA Army of Hope Lou Eggert, PER
Drug Awareness Becky Castelize Convention /Parade Bob Habel
ENF Jim Castelize, PER Elks Memorial Greg Krol, PER
Government Relations Don Apai Flag Day Greg Krol, PER
Public Relations Kristen Anderson Tim Anderson
Indoctrination Jim Castelize, PER & Tom Petro, PER
Special Children Josie Kosco Investigations Nancy Jakubowski
Youth Activities TBA Membership Joan Siwy
Hoop/Batter/Soccer Todd Werkman & Tony Fragale Retention Joan Siwy
PER Association Greg Krol, PER Community Activities TBA
Ritualistic Tom Petro, PER Visiting All Officers
Board of Directors Chair Bob Habel Newsletter Editor Becky Castelize
Accident Prevention Eddie Jarosz Blind Committee Evelyn Eggert
Rentals/Hall Use/House Ron Lacken Building Fund Bob Habel
Charities Joe Jones Grill Room Ron Lacken & Lou Siwy
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Lodge Activities Committee “Autumn is a time of harvest ,of gathering together.” What better place to congregate with friends than at the Lodge Happy Hour every Thursday & Friday starting at 5:00PM Drink specials and food available for purchase. October 16 & 30 Photo Shoot / Photos taken by pro-
fessional Photographer Robin Dell Maccaro October 21 Oktoberfest Happy Hour 5:00-8:00 pm Come out and support the Marching Club And enjoy delicious German style food (for purchase) October 23 NASCAR October 28 District Lodge Activities Meeting October 29 Halloween Party October 30 Special Children’s Halloween Party
November 4 Craft Beer Exchange November 11 Holiday Sip & Paint November 20 Veterans Dinner November 20 NASCAR Looking Ahead December 3 Craft Fair December 4 Memorial Service December 4 Lodge Children Holiday Party December 11 Special Children Holiday Party December 31 New Year’s Eve Party Come out and support our events You’re sure to have a great time and you’ll be helping our charities and the Lodge
For Your Enjoyment… Our Bar is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK !!
The Lodge Bar is open for members and their guests (except when business meetings are in session)
COME SEE OUR IMPROVED GRILLROOM! MORE SEATING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE !
Now offering an assortment of CRAFT BEERS on tap!
Monday - Saturday 7pm to close (at least 10pm) Sunday Open 1pm to close
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR 5PM—7PM—FOOD AVAILABLE
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS BACK!
WE HAVE THE YES NETWORK FOR YANKEES BASEBALL !!
If you do volunteer work on behalf of the Lodge please report your hours to the Lodge Secretary. We must keep track of all volunteer activity and report it.
This helps us retain our Charitable Organization designation.
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01 Norman Richmond
01 Raymond Whittaker
02 Joseph Lacovara Jr
04 Ralph H Wooden
05 Donald Arcamone
06 Raymond E Laird
06 Walter P Runowicz
07 Ms Sharon McNellis-Kissel
09 Desire Alain Dahlem
09 Walter Schauer
11 Michael Manfredi
12 Ronald J Eastmead
12 George E Kessler
13 John J Jachym
13 Robert E Zera
14 Richard A Byer
14 Ralph Csogi
16 Josephine Kosco
18 Carmine Armenti
18 Thomas Bailey Jr
19 Michelle Moskus Carman
23 Joan G Laird
23 Frank A Pinto
24 Edward Jarosz
25 Diane L Diaz
26 Ellen Coleman
31 Walter J Roberts Jr
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Menu Subject to Change
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October Meetings Lodge Meetings Oct 4th—BOD Meeting 8p
Oct 5th—Lodge Meeting 8pm
Oct 11th—Marching Meeting 7:30p
Oct 18th—House Meeting 8p
Oct 19th—Lodge Meeting 8pm
Oct 27th—Americanism Meeting 7:30pm
Oct 28th—SCC Meeting 7:30pm
District Meetings Oct 10—ENF / Gov Relations /SCC—7:30p Mt Holly Lodge Oct 20—Americanism / Drug Membership /Youth—7:30p New Egypt Lodge Oct 28—Lodge Activities—7:30p—Trenton Lodge As of the publishing of this newsletter, There were NO Other meetings post. Check NJELKS.ORG for updates on dates, locations and times
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Benefits our Americanism Committee
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Elks play vital role in supporting our youth Message from the Grand Exalted Ruler
MICHAEL F. ZELLEN
Elks have a proud history of supporting the
youth of America, and now that summer is
over and the children are back to school, eve-
ry Lodge should be in high gear with their
Youth Activities program.
You should make your communities aware
that the Elks are committed to providing a
sound and well-rounded Youth Activities
program. Planning and implementing a comprehensive program will
demonstrate to your community that “Elks are Leading the Way” and
are dedicated to the youth of today who will be the leaders of tomor-
row.
Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “We cannot always build the
future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” What
better way to prepare today’s youth than to provide them with a well-
rounded Youth Activities program? As Elks we should be loud and
proud of our many programs that benefit the nation’s youth.
My theme for the 2016-17 Grand Lodge year is “Elks – Leading the
Way.” Our Elks Lodges throughout America have been leading the
way for many decades by sponsoring and supporting numerous youth
activities in their communities, which include giving the “Gift of
Words” by distributing dictionaries to grammar school students,
awarding scholarships for graduating high school seniors, sponsoring
Teenager and/or Student of the Month/Year recognition programs,
Hoop Shoot, National Youth Week, youth sports programs, including
junior golf, bowling and Soccer Shoots, and the Americanism Essay
Contest. Many of our Lodges sponsor Scout troops and junior Elks,
and provide both a safe meeting environment for them at the Lodge
and the encouragement they need to succeed.
Recognizing youth in your community is one of the most rewarding
things your Lodge can do. Among the foremost civic awards an Elks
Lodge can award is either the Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Silver or
Gold Award. The youth who receive these awards will never forget
that the local Elks were interested enough to award them a certificate
of their accomplishments.
I am certain that your Lodge has scheduled many activities to benefit
the youth of our nation and to demonstrate that “Elks” continue
“Leading the Way.”
Thank you for being an Elk and for Caring and Sharing.
For more information about the many Elks Youth Programs, please
visit the Grand Lodge Activities Committee page at www.elks.org.
As you know October is Elks National Foundation Month. Perhaps
create a team to fashion and implement an event that will help your
Lodge meet this year’s goal of $4.65 per Member. This will be a great
exercise in team building and camaraderie, and will support the Great
Heart of Elkdom as well.
Thank you for being an Elk and for Caring and Sharing.
2016-17 may be year for
Plus-One By RICK GATHEN
Membership and Public Relations Manager
Fraternal year 2016-17 can be the year we kick down the door to
an outright growth in membership.
growth in membership. From April through August we have added
approximately 30,000 new Members and reinstatements, putting us
near 40 percent of our 78,104 national goal to ensure a Plus-One.
More than 11,000 candidates are awaiting initiation, so let’s make
it happen now! Those additional 11,000 Members would put us at
more than 50 percent of that national goal.
We need all Local Lodges to put membership at the forefront of
everything we do. Keep focused on recruitment, reinstatements and
scheduling frequent initiations. Invite friends and family to join our
ranks. By being focused on membership growth in your Lodge,
you are focused on the future of your Lodge and our Order.
Invest in your Lodge by growing membership! As of August 31,
we have 90 percent of all Members paid and posted on CLMS.
Outstanding work! With continued hard work we can attain our
next goal of 5 percent (or lower) delinquency by October 31.
Please use the targeted delinquency letters we have prepared for
you on CLMSPC2.
In addition, all delinquent Members should be called and/ or per-
sonally visited in September. Please review all delinquent Mem-
bers who may be worthy of Lodge assistance and keep them on the
rolls.
We have many deserving Members who are suffering from health
setbacks, advanced-age challenges and severe financial hardships.
Charity is greatest of all the virtues, and Elks Charity begins at
home. “Living or dead, Elks are never forgotten, never forsaken.”
Please review each and every unpaid Member of your Lodges.
Every Member matters!
If dropping a Member for nonpayment of dues becomes necessary,
Exalted Rulers and Local Lodge Secretaries are reminded that
written notice is required. Follow Grand Lodge Statutes Section
14.160 to ensure the affected Member is granted due process under
our laws.
But our emphasis is on retaining Members, and your leadership
matters. As GER Michael Zellen has often stated: “Together we
can make history this year.” We just need to kick the door down
and grow membership!
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Regular Lodge Meetings The Regular Lodge Meetings for October will be on October 5th and October 19yh.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING 105 EVENTS
Lodge Meeting—October 5
Trenton Elks Day at RedBerry—Oct 15
Photo Shoot with Robin Dell Maccaro—Oct 16
Lodge Meeting—October 19
Ocktoberfest—Oct 21 Nascar—Oct 23 Halloween—Oct 29 SCC Halloween/Movie Night—Oct 30 Craft Beer Exchange—Nov 4 Holiday Sip & Paint—Nov 11 Veterans Dinner—Nov 20 Nascar—Nov 20 Holiday Craft Show—Dec 3 Memorial Service—Dec 4 Every Sunday and Monday—Football Every Tuesday Night—Buffet Dinner 6:30pm Every Thursday & Friday Night—Happy Hour!