The Log, October 2012

HOLLEY-NAVARRE

ELKS LODGE

#2787

PHONE (850) 939-2787

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ELKS LODGE #2787

Toby Griner

LODGE OFFICERS

Exalted Ruler Toby Griner

Est. Leading Knight Tom Stevens Est. Loyal Knight Brian Feehan

Est. Lecturing Knight Lyle Cater

Esquire Allen VanDyk

Chaplain Robin Stevens

Inner Guard Charlie Mussari

Tiler Patrick Schulte Secretary Kathy Schulte

Treasurer Walter Zilka

3-Year Trustee Donald E Helms 2-Year Trustee Clarke Duarte

1-Year Trustee Benjamin R Gray

Holley-Navarre committee appointments

2012-2013 GRAND LODGE COMMITTEES

Activities Committee Linda Griner

Special Community Projects Lyle Cater Community Activities Ray Yantch

Public Relations Ray Yantch

Youth Activities Rick Mase Hoop Shoot Unfilled

Drug Awareness Rick Rheaume PER Association Allen VanDyk

Youth Activities Rick Mase

Fraternal Committee Tom Stevens

Americanism Unfilled

Elks National Foundation Dan Hargraves Flag Day Allen VanDyk

Elks Memorial Day Tom Stevens

Membership & Lapsation Tom Stevens Indoctrination/Orientation Sherill Donaldson

Investigation Allen VanDyk

Veterans Service Kris Kane Lodge Activities Linda Griner

Standing Relief Board of Directors

Youth Camp Rick Mase Alternate to Grand Lodge Bill White

Government Relations Committee Jim Fix Member 1 Unfilled

Member 2 Unfilled

Auditing & Accounting Rick Mase Auditor Judy Christensen

Auditor Connie Mussari

STATE ASSOCIATION COMMITTES

Elks Training Rick Mase Harry Anna Trust Unfilled

Inter-Lodge Visitation Kathy Schulte

Lodge Reporter Kathy Schulte Officers Attendance Kathy Schulte

Membership & Lapsation Kathy Schulte

Charity Committee Rick Mase

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Bulletin ’THE LOG’ Ray Yantch

Bingo Patty Quinn Golf Tournament Donald Simmons

Web Master Dan Hargraves

OTHER COMMITTEES

Presiding Justice Tim Meade Mediator Rick Mase

Lodge Advisor Jim White

Thanks to all that came out to the Army of Hope (AOH) picnic at the Fort Walton Lodge. in August. We had over 20 members attend to support veterans and their families. Thanks to Kris Kane, our Veteran Service Committee chair-person for all her hard work in promoting this and other veteran events.

I have appointed Jim Fix as chair of the new GL Government Relations com-mittee. This committee was reinstated at the Elks National Convention in Aus-tin, Texas. Jim will select two other members for the committee. Jim, thanks for accepting this chair as well as for all your efforts to support our Lodge.

October 6th is our own annual DD visitation. From 2-5 PM, the district will be inspecting and auditing our Lodge and business practices, and officers are ex-pected to attend. After that, social hour starts at 5 PM, the meal is at 6 PM, business starts at 7 PM, and members are encouraged to attend

We have a signup sheet in the Club room for members that would like to attend the visitations to our and other lodges. We had 9 members attend the Crestview Lodge in September, and future visitations for October and after include Hol-ley-Navarre, Twin Cities, Warrington, Fort Walton, and Pensacola Beach Lodges. If you would like to attend any visitations (always on Saturday), sign up so we can alert the host lodge as to how many visitors to expect.

A shortened version of rituals has been GL-approved for use in Lodges pro-vided their By–Laws are amended to allow such use. We amended our By-Laws in September to allow use of alternate rituals approved by the Grand Lodge, and the amendment is awaiting GL approval. The shortened versions for opening, closing, and initiations should reduce the member meeting time considerable. Come out and visit the Lodge. Linda, our Lodge Activities Chairperson, has a list of events in the Log, and they are also listed in the Lodge Calendar. There is something for everyone, so come out and let’s get together!

Fraternally, Toby Griner, [email protected], 939-3058

A Special Event for the women attending the State President’s Official

Visit to the “Great” Northwest District For the women and anyone who wishes to go shopping, the Limousine will depart the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort at 9 AM, October 13th and proceed to the Grand Boulevard in Sandestin. Lunch will be at Tommy Bahamas’. Tommy Bahamas’ Restaurant & Bar is a unique celebration of the islands offering a relaxed escape from the hustle and bustle with truly inspired cuisine. From signature dishes such as Tommy’s World Famous Coconut Shrimp, San Juan Shrimp and Scallops, and mouth watering Pina Colada Cake, to an array of Tommy Bahamas’ Rum cocktails, this is the place to take a break with good food, drinks and shopping. The limousine will return to the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort at 2 PM.


ELKS LODGE #2787 Membership Applications

Bulletin Boosters

Calvin Christensen 01/13 Judith Christensen 01/13 Russ Wilby 03/13 Vera Jordan 5/13 Dan Hargraves 10/12 Jim & Betty White 9/12 Walter & Kathryn Zilka 9/12

Ben & Peggy Gray 6/13 Jim and Gloria Fix 11/12 Linda & Toby Griner 7/13 Judy Robinson 7/13

Your Name here for $10 per year. Help defray the

cost of the bulletin.

10/02 Russell Candela 10/10 Steven Bourgeois

10/03 Patty Quinn 10/13 Richard Doty

10/04 Harold Burson 10/16 Patricia Clark

10/07 Robin Stevens 10/19 Franklin Alvarado

10/09 Wally Lord 10/20 Sherill Donaldson

10/10 Kenneth Laskowski 10/30 Linda Griner

Hello Fellow Elk’s,

As you can see next to my report

is a flyer from the Shrimp Basket

right here in Navarre. I would

like to send out a very Special

Thank You for allowing us to dis-

play our Elks Lodge Sign on your

highway sign. This generous offer

has increased our visibility and

the manager informed me that

she has been getting at least four

inquiries a day about the Elk’s

and when she tells them the lodge

is located just behind them, they

are very surprised and glad to

know our lodge is there.

I eat at the Shrimp Basket a lot

and to show our appreciation for

their generosity it would be nice if

we all try and stop in now and

then and just say thank you and

enjoy the great food and for take

out orders just call (850) 936-5227

Ray Yantch

Chad Scholl Tom Stevens

Joe Spohn Tom Stevens

Mr. Rader Tom / Robin Stevens

Mrs. Rader Tom / Robin Stevens

Carl Boehm Bruce Quinn

Christy Maiello Steven Owens

Jerry Champlin

Perry Kirsch

Joy Bauman

Billy Tyree

Ken Albiso

Randy Spain

Rick Mase

Don Helms

Ben Gray

Tim Meade

Tom / Robin Stevens

Reggie Queenan

Frank Waters Reggie Queenan

Applicant Sponsor Applicant Sponsor

October 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 PER

Meeting

6:00PM

2 BOD 6:00PM

BOG 6:30PM

3 Queen of Hearts

4 Event

Planning

Meeting

6:30PM

5 6 Navarre

DD Visitation 5:00PM Social

6:00PM Dinner

7 8

Ladies Night

6:00 Till ??

9

Membership

Meeting

7:00PM

10 Seafood Chowder cook off 6:00PM

$10.00 Per

11 12

State

President

Visit

13

State

President

Visit

14 15

Ladies Night

6:00 Till ??

16 17 Queen of Hearts

Shrimp Linguine $8.00 Per

Person

18 19

20 Pensacola


6:00PM Dinner

21 22

Ladies Night

6:00 Till ??

Indoctrination 7:00PM

23

Membership

Meeting and

Initiation

7:00PM

24 Queen of Hearts

Spaghetti Dinner $7.00

25 26 27 Ft. Walton


6:00PM Dinner

28 29

Ladies Night

6:00 Till ??

30 31 Pot Luck Dinner $0.00

Bulletin Articles are

due by the

15th of this month.


ELKS LODGE #2787 Lodge Activities

Lets pray for

a safe and

joyous

month.

Our Passed Exalted Ruler Rick Mase suffered 3rd degree burns on his hands and arms. 2nd degree burns on his left leg. We need to keep him in our prayers for a speedy re-covery.

I would like to thank everyone that helped with our dinners in September. Also a big thank you goes to Bill Adair and Rick Rheaume and their crew for organizing the Oktoberfest.

We will be having a yard sale Saturday, November 3, so if you have items you would like to donate please contact Lynn Glossop at 939-2787 at the lodge to deliver your items. Please mark your donation for yard sale. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for someone to chair the Thanksgiving dinner at the lodge. Please contact me as soon as possible. [email protected] or 939-3058

Toby & I both purchased a Harry Anna Trust Fund and an Elks National Foundation Certificate to be paid in 5 yearly $20 payments. I would like to challenge each member of our lodge to do the same. You may pick up the forms at the lodge in the lobby and turn them in to the Secretary. You can make annual payments or you can make one donation of any amount. If you need more information please see me at the lodge. You may also donate by going on line to Flor-ida State Elks (floridaelks.org), click on Harry Anna Trust Fund, and fill out the form for donating to the Harry Anna Trust. Go to the Grand Lodge Website (Elks.org/enf) for the Elks National Foundation. Be sure to put in our lodge name and number 2787 to ensure our lodge gets credit for your donation.

Lyle & Sarah Cater have done a great job with the Billory Bread of Life “food for the hungry” program. Remember the holidays are coming so please continue to support Lyle & Sarah with this great project.

Remember to come out and support your lodge. All the events that are planned are for you, your family and friends. Your participation is needed.

Activity Chairperson Linda Griner

Saturday Oct. 6th, is our annual DD Visitation, Social hour 5-6PM dinner6-7PM. All members are encour-aged to come and support you lodge. There is no charge for the dinner.

Wednesday Oct.10th ,Plan to come and enter your favorite Seafood Gumbo, chowder, bisque or stew. Cost is $10.00 per person. We will have prizes for people’s choice and judge’s 1st and second place winners.

Friday & Saturday Oct. 12th &13th Our State President will be here see attached flier on scheduled events. Everyone is invited to attend this event.

Wednesday Oct .17th Shrimp Linguine dinner, salad and bread $8.00 per person until gone.

Saturday Oct.20th DD Visitation at Pensacola Beach social hour 5PM-6PM dinner 6PM-7PM. Everyone come out and show your support for your lodge.

Wednesday Oct .24th we will have a spaghetti dinner, salad, bread at 6PM cost is $7.00 per person.

Saturday Oct 27th is the Visitation for Ft. Walton social hour 5PM-6PM Dinner 6PM-7PM.Everyone is en-couraged to come.

Wednesday Oct.31 6PM If you don’t have ghost & gobbling coming to your home bring a dish to share with

your friends for a pot luck dinner. No Charge.


ELKS LODGE #2787

2ND ANNUAL BIKE RALLY and Fund Raiser

Ft. Walton, FL Elks Lodge #1795

OCT 11 thru OCT 14, 2012 ---- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, October 11 • 10:00 AM – Meet and Greet

• 11:00 AM – Lodge Ride Departure

Ride and Tour of local area Elks Lodges. 4:00 PM – VIP Wing Party @ of Destin

Friday, October 12 • 10:00 AM – Meet and Greet • 11:00 AM – Thunder Beach Ride Departure

Ride to Panama City Thunder Beach event. Sponsored by: 4:00 PM – Meet for Return Ride

• 6:00 PM – Dinner at Ft. Walton Lodge – Live Entertainment

Saturday, October 13 • 9:00 AM – Registration / Meet and Greet

• 10:00 AM – Poker Run

• Noon until 2:00 PM – Lunch Specials @ 4:00 PM – Last bike in at Ft. Walton Lodge – Entertainment, Raffle, Door Prizes

Sunday, October 14 (Elks and Guests)

9:00-11:30 AM – Departure Breakfast at Ft. Walton Lodge

Contact: Rick Wood 334-669-3800 * Allen Van Dyk 850-461-0255 * Matt Jamieson 850-621-2813


ELKS LODGE #2787

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America A Fraternal Organization

Kevin F. Clemons, Vice President Northwest District 1006 Highgrove Court– Fort Walton Beach, FL

32547 (850) 240-1940 (h) * (850) 259-8164 (c) * [email protected]

THE KEY TO ELKS SUCCESS “MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT” TO: Past Grand Exalted Ruler / Past State Presidents Officers of the Florida State Elks Association State Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Regional Chairs District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers Exalted Rulers and Lodge Secretaries Members All RE: State President’s Official Visit to the “Great” Northwest District

You are cordially invited to join The “Great “ Northwest District and host Lodge Fort Walton #1795, in wel-coming our State President, Sean D. Maguire and his wife Barbara, along with VPAL Brian T. Burns and his wife Mary Kay, on October 12th and 13th, 2012. The Official Hotel will be: Ramada Plaza Beach Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL. 32548. For reservations call: 850-243-9161, or toll free: 800-472-1790. Costs for Gulf-side rooms are as fol-lows: Standard & Courtyard: $89.00 per night

Pool View: $99.00 per night

Beach Front: $109.00 per night Pool View Suite: $139.00 per night

Beach Front Suite: $149.00 per night

The President’s party will arrive at the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort on Friday afternoon, October 12th, 2012

at approximately 5:00 PM. A welcoming reception will be held at the Ramada between 5:30-6:45 PM fol-lowed by dinner at the Destin Lodge No. 2688 on Friday night. Dress is casual. On Saturday morning, October 13th, breakfast will be served at the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort at 8:00 AM. At 9 AM we will depart the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort and proceed to Crestview for the Turkey Shoot. Lunch will be served at the Crestview Lodge No. 2624 at 12:30 PM. Dress for the Turkey Shoot is shorts and shirts. We will return to the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort at approximately 3:00 PM to relax. We will depart the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort at 5:00 PM and proceed to the Pensacola Beach Lodge #497. The Social Hour will begin at approximately 6:00 PM, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. Dress for the evening is business casual (coat preferred, but no tie). Please refer to the agenda for additional details. If you are able to attend, please respond by October 5th so that we may plan accordingly. A Reservation Form is attached for your convenience. Please make checks payable to the Northwest District PER Association and mail to the address listed above. Please free to call or email me if you have any questions. If you are able to attend, please respond by October 5th so that we may plan accordingly. A Reservation Form is attached for your convenience. Please make checks payable to the Northwest District PER Association and mail to the address listed above. Please free to call or email me if you have any questions. Fraternally, Kevin F. Clemons

Membership Vote Results

At the September 11th Lodge membership meeting, members voted to approve:

(1) A by-law revision to allow use of alternative rituals approved by the Grand Lodge. This was a

proposal in Resolution 2012-03 that passed at the Grand Lodge convention in July 2012. Our Sec-

retary will forward the amendment to the GL for final approval.

(2) A proposed amendment to the Elks Constitution to eliminate the Grand Lodge Treasurer

(whose duties will be assumed by the Grand Secretary). Our Secretary will forward our vote

results to the Grand Lodge.

Toby Griner, ER

Elk’s Caring, Elk’s Sharing and Elk’s Having Fun!

Army of Hope

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Army of Hope activities. All of your efforts…from the volunteers who worked at the event

to folks who tossed spare change into the “donation pig”…were key to making the picnic a success and to raising money for the Elks

Army of Hope fund, which supports our Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. I appreciate your commitment to serving our veterans

and look forward to working future Veterans Services Committee projects with the Holley-Navarre Elks team.

Kris Kane

Veterans Services Committee Chairperson

DON’T FORGET “THE FOOD SHELF”

Buckets are located at the Elk’s Lodge entrance Try to bring a can of food etc. Each time you come to

the Lodge Navarre Families really need our help

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The Log, October 2012