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Newark Lodge 2281
Dear Members,
I am sure you will agree that time passes so quickly. It is hard
to believe we are now halfway through our Elks membership
year. I am proud of what we have accomplished so far and
look forward to what we will do together in the next 6 months.
What we do best is helping our community, children and
Veterans. Using part of the Gratitude Grant, our Lodge
recently delivered $450 of food to Pleasantville Elementary
School’s Food Pantry and for our veterans, we are collecting
daily need items to be distributed at the VA Hospital. Be sure
to check out the list of items needed in this newsletter or on our
Facebook page. There is a tote in the lobby to deposit your items.
We are all very proud to have hosted the Brotherhood Ride last month. A big thank you to
everyone who helped get ready for this; and to those that helped prepare and serve food to
the riders and to everyone who came out to support the riders as they arrived and departed.
They loved our lodge, our decorations (thank you Carmen Demby), the food (Andy Hallett and
crew) and most importantly all the members.
I would also like to thank everyone who helped with or attended our Crab Feast and PER
Steak Dinner in September. It is so good seeing so many members participate in our activities
and events.
Besides Thursday night Bingo in the hall, Flip Five on Fridays, monthly Line Dancing and
Karaoke, we have some fun activities planned in October. Be sure to check the calendar for
dates.
ELVIS and the Memphis Mafia will be in the house…back by popular demand!
An Octoberfest Dinner…traditional German food!
The 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat, followed by a
bonfire. Come and see the creativity and
vote your favorite “trunk”. This event was
very popular last year and fun was had by
both kids and adults alike!
Adult Halloween Party and Deck Closing…get
those costumes ready!
I am happy to say that we have had many new
members join this past year. If you are a newly
initiated member, welcome! I hope you enjoy this
newsletter and I hope you will consider
volunteering…it’s what make our lodge great!
2021 - 2022
ELKS OFFICERS
JR Biddison
Exalted Ruler
Tom Smith
Leading Knight
Jean Amundsen
Loyal Knight
Judy Snyder
Lecturing Knight
Roseann Cinclair
Secretary
Peggy Morris
Treasurer
John Davis
Tiler
Beth Biddison
Esquire
Carrie Barber
Chaplain
Richard Cinclair
Inner Guard
TRUSTEES
Florian Gargula
5 Year Trustee
John Viola
4 Year Trustee
Paul Amundsen
3 Year Trustee
James Nolan
2 Year Trustee
Rich Mayes
1 Year Trustee
Fraternally, JR Biddison
760-583-8948
Let’s Work Together
2021 October 2021
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Home of PGER Paul Helsel
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EFFECTIVE MAY 2
Capacity at 100 Percent
Wear a mask only if you are not vaccinated and where required
Get Your Vaccine: de.gov/getmyvaccine
Those who are not fully vaccinated should continue to wear masks when they’re around others outside their immediate household, according to CDC guidance. Masks are still required in: state buildings,
public transit, planes, schools and child care, health care facilities, and congregate settings. The CDC guidance advises
that fully vaccinated people can stop distancing and wearing masks in most places indoors and outdoors, except in certain crowded and congregate settings.
Sickness and Distress During these stressful times, if you know of a member who is sick, or has passed away, please fill out a card
on the SICK and DISTRESSED Board located in the lounge or email Judy Snyder at:
[email protected]; or call at 302 598-3858
• Nov. 6 Craft Show
• Nov. 11 ER Veterans Lunch 1-3 free for vets
• Nov. 12 Angel Tree & Music by Time Line Band
• Nov. 13 Comedy Show
Lodge 2281 Current Status
Where events appear on the Lodge calendar, factors may arise that can impact the Lodge and scheduled events.
Please watch your email and the Lodge Facebook page for the latest details.
• Oct. 8 Music by “Frank & Michelle”
• Oct. 16 Elvis and the Memphis Mafia dinner show
• Oct. 23 Octoberfest with German dinner
• Oct. 24 Kids Trunk or Treat & Bon Fire
• Oct. 29 Adult Halloween Party, Deck closing & music by
“Raising Cain”
Charter Member Richard Burg celebrated his 90th Birthday on August 11, 2021! Richard holds card #17 at Newark Elks Lodge #2281, and he has been an ac-tive member here for most of the 58 years since its inception. Dick served as Exalted Ruler in 1971-1972 and he has served our Lodge, our State Association and Grand Lodge in many capacities and on many committees. We want to wish Richard a very Happy 90th Birthday, and we thank him for his dedication and service to our Lodge, our State Association and the BPOE.
Happy 90th
Birthday
PERs Michelle and Bill Rhoads recently delivered $450 of frozen and non-perishable items to the Food Pantry at Pleasantville Elementary School using
funds from ENF Gratitude Grant. Shown with them is Principal Renee Griffith.
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PROUD TIMES FOR Newark Lodge 2281
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Stop by the Lodge during your birthday month and
get a free drink!
Our Lodge's September Fundraising Statistics 2021-22 Per-Member-Giving Goal: $4.80
Donation Deadline: 3/31/22
Total Donations $4,099.86 Per-Member-Giving: $9.09 Renewal Rate: 45.36% Membership Support: 33.26% Fidelity Club Members: 13 2021-22 ENF in your State: $ 2.030 2021-22 Lodge Grant Funds: $5,500.00 Our Current Standings: State: 6th District: 2nd Chair Challenge: 1st
OCTOBER IS ENF MONTH AND A GREAT TIME TO JOIN THE FIDELITY CLUB!! The Fidelity Club makes it easy for donors to renew their support of the ENF every year! Establishing a sustaining gift to the Foundation means that do-nors don’t have to worry about sending in an annual donation to maintain their Loyalty Club status. Why Join the Fidelity Club?
Ease: The ENF Fidelity Club recognizes automatic, regularly scheduled donations through your bank account or credit card. These donations occur monthly (minimum $5).
Eco-Friendly: Save a tree and save time with paperless dona-tions!
Convenience: No need to purchase stamps or mail a check. It takes just five minutes to sign up, and you’re good to go!
Flexibility: You can increase, modify or cancel your gift at any time.
Security: It's safe, reliable and allows the ENF to spend less time on administration and more time on our charitable mission.
Ready to Join? Becoming a member of the Fidelity Club is simple! Enroll online at enf.elks.org/recurring and start your gift today! Questions? Contact [email protected] or 773/755-4728 for additional information about starting a monthly gift and joining the ENF Fidelity Club.
ENF Chairperson Jean AF Amundsen [email protected]
Allan Ivins 10 02 William Grayson 10 17
Jackie Ewasko 10 04 Jessica Hamilton 10 17
Cecilia Kastner 10 05 Richard Cinclair 10 18
Niles Poore 10 05 Robert Usher 10 18
John Woomer Jr 10 05 John Mosley 10 19
Vicki Warfield 10 06 Donald Hodgkins 10 20
William Anthes 10 07 Kevin Rodgers 10 20
Mark Muzzelman 10 08 William Shahan Jr 10 20
Dennis Stiff 10 08 Deborah Kelly 10 21
Robert Rinehart 10 09 Neil Sanzari 10 21
James Demby 10 10 Vicki Scott 10 22
Theresa Deyarmin 10 11 Brenda Presley 10 23
Kevin Wittmeyer 10 12 Deana Dietrick 10 25
David Spagnuolo 10 13 Deborah Hatton 10 25
Steven Blevins 10 14 Randal Tate 10 26
Jodie Cantey 10 15 Eric Hess 10 27
Saul Ramos 10 16 Michael Moletsky 10 27
Loretta Salvato 10 16 Otto Steffers 10 29
Thomas Bullock 10 17 Theresa Baird 10 31
VA HOSPITAL WISH LIST
Schick Xtreme 3 Sensitive Skin Razors (triple blade)
Schick Xtreme 4 Razors
Gillette Sensor 3 Razors (triple blade)
Fixodent Complete Original Denture Adhesive Cream
Efferdent Denture Cleanser Tabs
Shower non-slip slippers / Sandals (sizes 6-13)
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Join Us for
Flip Five Games Every Friday
Start Promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Newark Lodge
Newark Elks Lodge #2281
BINGO
Plan to Join us for Bingo!!
Every Thursday
Doors Open at 5:00 PM
Please watch your email or the Lodge
Facebook Page for the latest updates!
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Newark Lodge -
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From the Office of the Lodge Secretary…. Thank you to everyone who renewed their membership for the 2021/2022 year. Even though we are halfway through our Elk membership year, if you have not yet paid, it’s not too late! We have many activities planned for the fall and holiday season…be sure to check out our calendar for our upcoming events. Won’t you renew today so you can enjoy them with us? You can mail your check to the lodge or payment can be made by cash, check or credit/debit card in person. Attention: If you have a change of mailing address, phone number, or email, please contact me so that I can update the records. This way you can be sure to continue receiving our newsletter and other notifications. As always, please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns. Thank you, Roseann Cinclair [email protected] 302-562-4678
A big thank you to all volunteers on the
well attended Crab feast.
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Drinks 50
cents off all
day!
Wings and Pizza served 4-7pm
Wings will be hot, mild or BBQ
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
***Thirsty Thursdays every Thursday
1 Flip Five 7pm
2
3 4 closed
5 6 7
Hall Bingo 7pm
8 Kitchen open 5:30 –7:30 Flip Five 7pm Music by Frank & Michelle
9
10 11 closed
12 13 14 15 Kitchen Open
5:30 - 7:30 PM
16 Elvis dinner & show 6-10
17 18 closed
19 20 21 22 Kitchen Open
5:30 - 7:30 PM
23 OCTOBERFEST
DINNER 6-8PM
24 KidsTrunk or Treat 4-6pm Bon Fire 6pm
25 closed
26 27 28
Hall Bingo 7pm
29 Kitchen open 5:30-7:30
Flip Five 7pm
30
31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 closed 2 3
4 Hall bingo 7pm
5 Kitchen open 5:30-7:30
Flip Five 7pm
6
7 Day light
savings- fall back 8 closed
9 10 11 Veterans Day
Veterans Luncheon 1-3pm free for vets HALL bingo 7pm
12 Kitchen open 5:30-7:30
Flip Five 7pm Time Line Band Angel Tree
13 Comedy Show
14 15 closed
16 17 18 19 Kitchen open 5:30-7:30
Flip Five 7pm Line Dancing 8:30
20
21 22 closed
23 24 25 closed 26 Kitchen Open
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Flip Five 7pm
Karaoke 8:30pm
27
28 29 closed
30
Lodge Meeting 7:30 PM
PER Mtg 7:00 PM Trustee Mtg After
House Committee
7:00 PM
Lodge Meeting 7:30 PM
NOVEMBER
House Committee
7:00 PM
Lodge Meeting 7:30 PM
Lodge Meeting 7:30 PM
PER Mtg 7:00 PM Trustee Mtg After
LODGE HOURS Mon Closed Fri 4 PM - 1:00 AM Tue 6PM-11 PM Sat 1 PM - 1:00 AM Wed 6PM-11 PM Sun 1 PM - 10 PM Thu 1PM-11 PM
Newark Elks Lodge #2281 OCTOBER
Winter Shuffleboard
Winter Shuffleboard
7:00
Winter Shuffleboard
7:00
Winter Shuffleboard 7:00
Winter Shuffleboard 7:00
Hall Bingo 7pm
Hall Bingo 7pm
Hall Bingo 7pm
Flip Five 7pm
Karaoke 8:30 PM
Flip Five 7pm
Line Dancing 8:30
Winter Shuffleboard 7:00
Kitchen Open
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Winter Shuffleboard
7:00
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Adult Halloween party,
deck closing & music by
“Raising Cain”
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Newark Lodge
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24 Hour Towing
Service Light Duty to Heavy Duty Towing
Used Auto Parts & Salvage LongandFoster.com
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Accident Prevention Mgr: • Jim Nolan Adult Christmas: • House Committee Americanism: • Carrie Barber (Chair) • Peggy Morris Auditing & Accounting: • Jack Davis Bingo: • JR Biddison PER (Chair) • Permits & Reports:
Roseann Cinclair • Tom Smith Building & Grounds: • Rick Presley (Chair) • Rich Mayes • JR Biddison, PER Bylaws: • Paul Amundsen • Peggy Morris Camp Barrett: • JR Biddison PER • Beth Biddison Car Show: • Ken Banning (Chair) • Bob McIntyre, PER • Bruce Brasure Children’s Christmas: • Margaret Harrity, • Ryann Thompson
Children’s Easter: • Margaret Harrity, (Chair) • Ryann Thompson • Patty Lukaszewiez Christmas in July Pig Roast • Tom Snyder Comedy Shows: • JR Biddison PER (Chair) • Brenda Presley PER Community Activities/Projects: • Michelle Rhoads, PER Crab Feast: • JR Biddison, PER Craft Show:
• Beth Biddison (Chair) Delinquencies: • JR Biddison PER Drug Awareness: • Tom Smith, (Chair) • Marion Smith Elks National Foundation: • Jean Amundsen Flag Day: • Serge Yow • Gina Semonelle Government Relations • John Viola • Tom Snyder
Grants: • Paul Amundsen, (Chair) • Michelle Rhoads, PER • JR Biddison PER • Anita Viola Hoop Shoot: • Rob Usher (Chair) • Pat Sarver House Committee: • Bob McIntyre, PER (Chair) • John Viola • Brenda Presley PER • Jim Morris • Robert Lopez Membership/Investigations: • JR Biddison, PER (Chair) • Roseann Cinclair • Brenda Presley PER • Bob McIntyre, PER Jernick Fund: • Michelle Rhoads, PER Kentucky Derby: • Jack Davis Lodge Activities: • JR Biddison, PER Lodge Mediator: • Paul Helsel, PGER Memorial Service: • Lindsay Brown, PER Mother’s Day Breakfast: • Tom Snyder (Chair)
National Veterans Services: • Ray Abbott News & Views: • Jim Morris • Pat Sarver • Roseann Cinclair • JR Biddison PER • Donna Crossland Presiding Justice: • Paul Amundsen PR & Promotions: • Pat Sarver • Donna Crossland Relief: • Chair Officers Scholarship: • Christine Riley (chair) • JR Biddison ER • Peggy Morris Sickness & Distress: • Judy Snyder Video Lottery: • Margie McIntyre, PER (Chair) • Jack Davis • Etta O’Connor • Tom Snyder Wreaths Across America • Billie Banning
Committee Chair/Co-Chairs for 2020 - 2021
*If you’d like to volunteer to help on a committee, contact any officer or trustee who will direct you to the committee chair of your choosing. The Lodge and its committee chairs are always looking for help.
1963-64 Utley Crane *
1964-65 Otis Jennings *
1965-66 John Boeheim *
1966-67 Andrew Zimmermann *
1967-68 Howard Duncan *
1968-69 Melvin Melancon *
1969-70 Walter Gonce *
1970-71 William Cassidy *
1971-72 Richard Burg
1972-73 Joseph Pierson *
1973-74 Donald Doutt *
1974-75 John Benson *
1975-76 Paul Helsel
1976-77 Ronald Zuka
1977-78 Irving Hochstein *
1978-79 James Landis
1979-80 Daniel McIntosh
1980-81 Raymond Grill
1981-82 Andrew Zimmermann *
1982-83 Nathion Noble *
1983-84 John Hardy *
1984-85 Michael Alpaugh
1985-86 Barry Taylor
1986-87 William Sporay
1987-88 Harvey Scott III *
1988-89 James Brehony *
1989-90 Francis Waraksa *
1990-91 Sherm Colbert*
1991-92 Harvey Scott III *
1992-93 Ronald Zuka
1993-94 Frank Borst *
1994-95 Ronald Zuka
1995-96 Lowell Bowers
1996-97 Joseph Cain
1997-98 Joseph Cain
1998-99 Lindsay Brown
1999-00 George Williams *
2000-01 Mary Anne Colbert
2001-02 William Costigan *
2002-03 Serge Yow
2003-04 William Costigan *
2004-05 Robert Lindfors
2005-06 William Costigan *
2006-07 William Costigan *
2007-08 Robert McIntyre
2008-09 Robert McIntyre
2009-10 Michelle Rhoads
2010-11 William Rhoads
2011-12 Gina Pepe
2012-13 Dan Monte Carlo
2013-14 Robert McIntyre
2014-15 Margie McIntyre
2015-16 Valerie Huot
2016-17 Valerie Huot
2017-18 Valerie Huot
2018-19 JR Biddison
2019-20 JR Biddison
2020-21 Brenda Presley
Past Exalted Rulers: * Deceased
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“Celebrating Over 50 Years of Service to Our Community and Veterans”
LODGE HOURS OF OPERATION* Monday ........................................................ CLOSED Tuesday ............................................... 6 PM - 11 PM Wednesday .......................................... 6 PM - 11 PM Thursday .............................................. 1 PM - 11 PM Friday ................................................ 4 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday ............................................ 1 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday ................................................. 1 PM - 10 PM
*Note: Bartender may close 2 hours early any night there are fewer than 4 customers present. Lodge Phone Number ........................ (302) 328-2281 Lodge E-mail [email protected] New & Views E-mail ....................... [email protected] Newark Lodge News & Views, October 2021, Volume 59, Number 10. Published monthly by Newark Lodge #2281, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, 42 Elks Trail, New Castle, DE 19720. Subscription paid as part of the annual membership dues.
Newark Elks Lodge #2281
Combat duty and deployment can have far reaching effects on the mental stability of our nation’s heroes. If you know of a Veteran, young or old, who is struggling to fit in with society, have them call this 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline today. We owe them their lives!
NEWS & VIEWS EDITOR: Donna Crossland Email: [email protected]
Phone/Text: 321-960-8158
If you have an idea, submittal, question or comment about Lodge activities, email or text it to me by the 17th of the month. As usual, we reserve the right of review for appropriateness of content and revision as necessary in accordance with editorial policies and oversight by the Exalted Ruler.